The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 4: Our Capacity for God (2025)
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Jan 4, 2025 Explore humanity's deep-rooted desire for God and how it shapes our spiritual journey. Discover the connection between creation, beauty, and our quest for truth. Fr. Mike emphasizes that God loves each person uniquely, inviting us to recognize this divine affection. Delve into faith's relationship with God's revelation, highlighting our struggle to see our value in His eyes. This discussion sets a profound stage for understanding belief and communion with the divine.
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God's Unique Love
- God loves each person infinitely, uniquely, and on purpose.
- Though God loves everyone, He loves each individual in a specific and intentional way.
Innate Bond with God
- Humans possess an innate longing for God, an "intimate and vital bond."
- This bond can be forgotten, overlooked, or rejected due to various factors.
Seeking God
- Seeking God requires intellectual effort, a resolute will, and moral integrity.
- It also necessitates the guidance and example of others on the same path.
