The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 185: Thanksgiving, Memorial, Presence (2024)

Jul 3, 2024

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Fr. Mike discusses the sacrament of the Eucharist, emphasizing freedom in worship. He explores biblical stories of sacrifice, worship, and freedom, highlighting the significance of true worship and the Eucharist as a sacred act of devotion.

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In the Eucharist, we offer back to God what He has given us, recognizing the sacrificial nature of worship.

Participating wholeheartedly in the Eucharistic sacrifice enables access to God and emphasizes gratitude for His blessings.

Deep dives

The Eucharist as Thanksgiving and Praise

The podcast delves into the significance of the Eucharist as a memorial of our Lord's sacrifice, highlighting the concept that everything offered to God originates from Him. It emphasizes that in the Eucharist, we give to God what He has given us, acknowledging the sacrificial nature at the core of worship.

Intro

6min

Exploration of Sacrifice, Worship, and Freedom in the Bible

4min

Emphasizing the Significance of True Worship and the Eucharist

4min

Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike takes us back to the Book of Genesis, the sacrifices of Cain and Abel, and the Book of Exodus, the story of Moses and Pharaoh. He emphasizes that the point of freedom in life is to be led to the freedom to worship God and that it matters to God that we freely choose to attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1356-1361.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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