The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 6: Knowing God With Certainty (2026)
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Jan 6, 2026 Discover how humans are innately designed for communion with God and how this relationship is key to true fulfillment. Fr. Mike Schmitz dives into St. Augustine's insights on joy versus fleeting happiness, urging listeners to recognize the certainty of God's existence through creation and conscience. He tackles the harmony between faith and science, emphasizing they address different realms. This enlightening discussion inspires sharing one's faith while navigating personal doubts.
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Made For Communion With God
- Humans are made for communion with God and find true happiness in that bond.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz explains we only live fully human lives when we freely live by our bond with God.
Joy Beyond Circumstance
- Union with God brings an abiding sense of joy even amid trials.
- Fr. Mike cites St. Augustine to show completeness comes from being full of God, not from circumstances.
Reason Can Lead To Certainty
- Reason and observation can lead humans to certainty about God's existence.
- Fr. Mike says the Church teaches God can be known from his works by the natural light of human reason.
