The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast Why We Keep Forgetting What We Believe as Catholics (Foundations of Faith Preview)
May 29, 2025
Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Edward Sri explore the significance of reciting the Creed every Sunday, emphasizing its role in anchoring our beliefs during tough times. They discuss how the Creed shapes our identity, reminding us of the love that surrounds us. Addressing modern skepticism, they highlight how the Creed reveals the true nature of God. The conversation encourages an open mindset for studying the Catechism, focusing on personal connection with faith and the divine guidance found in the Ten Commandments.
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Repetition Guards Against Forgetting
- Repetition of the Creed counters our tendency to forget spiritual truths in hardship.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz explains that regular recitation restores truths obscured by life’s darkness.
Birthstory Tradition Illustrates Identity
- Dr. Edward Sri shares a family habit of retelling a child's birth story on birthdays.
- He connects that practice to the Creed reminding us we belong and are loved by God.
Creed Shapes Communal Identity
- The Creed forms communal identity against a culture that prioritizes personal preferences.
- Dr. Edward Sri and Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasize the Creed anchors who God is, not our private inventions.