# Day 262: Habitual and Actual Grace (2026)

An episode of [The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1648949780), 19 Sep 2026, 20 min.

Audio: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/cdfbae20-3944-4880-bb6c-5860a901b00a/0afa3091-32ae-43d8-9431-a862478a1712.mp3

Without God’s help, we can do nothing. The Catechism delves into grace today, explaining how grace works and helps us achieve our supernatural vocation to eternal life. Fr. Mike unpacks the difference between habitual and actual grace and reminds us that God is always the initiator of all our spiritual efforts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1996-2001. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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