The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 24: Unity of Faith (2026)
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Jan 24, 2026 A reflection on how faith is more than formulas and points to real spiritual realities. A look at the Church as guardian of truth and the unity of belief across nations. Tracing apostolic succession and the historical continuity that links early teachers to today. Remarks on councils, struggles, and the ongoing renewal of the deposit of faith.
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Formulas Point To Deeper Realities
- Faith uses formulations as tools to touch deeper realities beyond words.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes we believe the realities the formulas express, not the formulas themselves.
Creeds Name Truths, Faith Grasps Reality
- Saying the Creed names truths but faith grasps the reality those words describe.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz distinguishes believing a formulation from believing the reality it conveys.
Formulas Are Indispensable Guides
- Formulas are indispensable because they prevent grave error and lead to proper understanding.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz argues doctrine develops to express the same reality more clearly over time.
