The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 14: The Eternal Word of God (2025)
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Jan 14, 2025 Explore the sacredness of Scripture and the Church's deep reverence for it. Understand how God communicates through human authors, revealing eternal truths. Delve into the dual authorship of the Bible and appreciate the balance of divine inspiration and human creativity. Discover the importance of engaging with Scripture as the living Word of God, not just any written text, and learn to interpret it as a profound, enriching experience. This journey speaks to the transformative power of faith and the intimacy of divine revelation.
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God's Condescension
- God speaks to humanity in human words, similar to how Jesus, the Word of God, became human.
- The Church venerates Scripture as she venerates the Lord's body, recognizing its sacred nature.
Bible Procession
- Fr. Mike Schmitz recalls seeing an Eastern Catholic priest bless people with a Bible.
- This illustrated the Church's veneration of Scripture, similar to the Eucharist.
Dual Authorship of Scripture
- God is the author of Sacred Scripture, inspiring human authors without overriding their free will.
- This dual authorship explains the unique styles and voices across different books.
