The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast Can't I Go Straight to Jesus? Do I Need the Catholic Church? [Fr. Mike Weighs In]
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Jul 18, 2024 Fr. Mike, a Catholic priest, delves into the role of the Catholic Church as a mediator between individuals and Jesus, emphasizing the importance of the Church in connecting believers to God through various means such as intercessory prayer and confession.
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The Middleman Debate
- Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses a video featuring a man and woman debating faith and the Church.
- The man, a new Christian, dismisses the Church's structure, claiming the "middleman is a lie."
Direct Access to God
- Christians have direct access to God through the Holy Spirit.
- This direct access doesn't negate the role of mediators who help others connect with God.
Jesus as Mediator
- Jesus is the one mediator who bridges the gap between God and humanity.
- This doesn't exclude other people from acting as mediators, helping others get closer to Christ.