The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 280: The Christian Name (2025)
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Oct 7, 2025 What does it truly mean to bear a Christian name? The sacredness of baptismal names is explored, highlighting their role in our dignity and personal identity in Christ. Fr. Mike discusses the importance of the Sign of the Cross as a public declaration of faith and protection against temptation. The tradition of choosing a Christian name and the significance of patron saints are examined. Ultimately, listeners discover how their names reflect God's unique love and call to live as children of the Father.
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Bearing A Sacred Christian Identity
- Baptism gives Christians a sacred identity by receiving the Lord's name and being called to live accordingly.
- Personal sins are never purely private because they affect the communal witness of those who bear Christ's name.
Start Each Day With The Sign Of The Cross
- Begin your day and actions with the sign of the cross to dedicate them to God's glory.
- Use the invocation "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" to call upon the Savior's grace.
Prayers As Covenant Oaths
- Prayers beginning "in the name of the Father..." are akin to calling God as witness or invoking a covenant.
- Fr. Mike links common prayers to the weight and witness of oaths and covenant renewal.
