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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ANECDOTE

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."
INSIGHT

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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