The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 40: God Is the Creator (2024)
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Feb 9, 2024 Fr. Mike dives into the concept of God as Creator, exploring profound questions about our origins and ultimate purpose. He discusses the relationship between faith and science, emphasizing that understanding the Creator enhances both. The idea of a purposeful universe is examined, critiquing materialistic views and highlighting the deeper meaning behind existence. Fr. Mike links our creation to God's saving plan through Christ, reminding us that we are made for divine love and union with God.
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Creation Is Purposeful Not Accidental
- Fr. Mike emphasizes that God is an intelligent, purposeful Creator of all things visible and invisible.
- Creation is not a cosmic accident but a deliberate act rooted in God's will and love.
Who And Why Complement Science
- Knowing who created us (who) and why they created us (why) answers questions science alone cannot.
- Faith asks the personal questions of origin and purpose that complement scientific how-and-what inquiries.
Creation Frames Salvation History
- Creation is the foundation of God's saving plan and frames salvation history culminating in Christ.
- The mystery of Christ retroactively reveals the purpose for which God made the world.
