Season 2, Episode 6 – The Catholic Files with Fr. Donnelly: “The Church: Mother and Teacher”

In this inspiring episode, Fr. Donnelly of Immaculate Conception Church invites us to reflect on one of the most beautiful titles given to the Church: Mother and Teacher.

Drawing from Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Fr. Donnelly explains how the Church tenderly nourishes her children with the Word of God and the Sacraments, guiding them with the wisdom of centuries of faith. Like a loving mother, she leads us to holiness, strengthens us in times of weakness, and offers mercy when we fall. As teacher, she continues to proclaim the truth of Christ to every age, forming consciences and shaping society according to God’s law of love.

With warmth and clarity, Fr. Donnelly shows how the Church’s maternal care and teaching mission remain vital in today’s world—reminding us that the path of faith is not walked alone, but within the family of God.

Tune in and rediscover the heart of the Church as both a faithful mother and a trustworthy teacher, calling her children closer to Christ.

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In this episode of The Catholic Files, Fr. Sean Donnelly of Immaculate Conception Church in Madison, Ohio leads us into a powerful reflection on Moral Law as taught in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. With clarity and deep faith, Fr. Donnelly reminds us that the Moral Law is not a set of cold rules, but a radiant path that guides us toward the fullness of life in Christ. Rooted in love of God and neighbor, the law frees us from confusion, strengthens our conscience, and gives us the courage to live with integrity in a world often clouded by compromise. The Catechism reveals that God’s law is written not only on the pages of Scripture but upon the human heart. Fr. Donnelly shows how this truth can transform the way we see our daily choices—each decision becoming an opportunity to love, to serve, and to walk in the light of God’s eternal wisdom. This episode is an invitation to rediscover the beauty of living faithfully, to understand that God’s commandments are not burdens but gifts, guiding us toward joy, peace, and eternal life.

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)

Tune in, be inspired, and let the wisdom of the Church strengthen your walk with Christ.

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Join us as Father Donnelly continues his discussion of Living A Moral Life Episode Title: Living a Moral Life (part 2) According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church In this episode of The Catholic Files, Father Sean Donnelly takes listeners deep into the heart of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, exploring what it truly means to live a moral life as a follower of Christ. Father Donnelly begins by reminding us that morality is not about a checklist of rules, but about a relationship — our relationship with God and with one another. Drawing from the Catechism, he explains the foundations of Catholic moral teaching: the dignity of the human person, the role of conscience, and the call to holiness in everyday decisions. Throughout the conversation, Father Donnelly breaks down how the Catechism approaches the virtues — prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance — as the guiding “hinges” of moral living. He also connects these classical virtues to the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity, showing how they shape every moral choice we make. Listeners are challenged to reflect on how the moral law, revealed by God and explained by the Church, isn’t meant to restrict freedom, but to protect and perfect it. Father Donnelly stresses that living a moral life according to the Catechism means seeking the good, forming one’s conscience, and striving to live in harmony with God’s will.

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