F r E e D o M

F r E e D o M

Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:13-16

“Preserve Your Freedom”

Man was liberated by Jesus Christ from the bondage of sin so that he will never be slave again.

Sinful human desires or selfish human inclinations are contrary to freedom when they oppose us to do what is good for ourselves.

He is gifted with freedom to direct his actions towards what is good and not to be ruled by his irrational instincts.

He has the capacity to love others and to follow the law of God.

Church Teaching

Catechism for Filipino Catholics

a.CFC 694

Authentic Freedom is not the right to say and do anything but to do the good. (CCC 1740)
> not found in prejudice, deceit or ignorance but in truth.
–The TRUTH will set you FREE.( John 8:32 )

> 3 Pillars of Freedom
1. Truth about Jesus the Savior
2. Truth about the Church
3. Truth about Man and his Dignity

b.CFC 696

Freedom from- everything that opposes our true self- becoming with others in the community.

2 Obstacles:
Interior- ignorance, disordered passions, fears, personality defects, bad habits, prejudices, psychological disturbances
Exterior- violent force, threat of violence

•Greatest obstacle to authentic freedom is SIN.
•True freedom is freedom from the SLAVERY OF SIN.


c.CFC 697

Freedom for…
> freedom for growing as full persons and children of God
> freedom found in AUTHENTIC LOVE

2 Levels of Freedom
1. Freedom of Choice which direct my moral acts.
2. The fundamental freedom of my very self.