The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 39: The Father Almighty (2024)
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Feb 8, 2024 Fr. Mike delves into the nature of God's almighty power, emphasizing its universality and loving essence. He discusses how God's power aligns with his inherent goodness and justice, rather than being arbitrary. The conversation includes insights on the mystery of evil and suffering, highlighting God’s loving response through mercy and redemption. Fr. Mike encourages listeners to trust in God's omnipotence and prepares them for the exploration of creation in future discussions.
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God’s Omnipotence Is Unified With His Being
- God’s omnipotence means he can do whatever he wills and rules over all creation.
- Thomas Aquinas teaches God's power, will, intellect, and justice are identical, so his power is not arbitrary.
Almighty And Fatherly Power
- God’s power is loving because he acts as Father who provides, adopts, and forgives.
- His omnipotence is expressed most fully in mercy, especially in forgiving sins and adopting us as children.
Power Revealed In Christ’s Humiliation
- The problem of evil tests faith because God can seem absent or powerless against suffering.
- The Father’s almighty power is revealed mysteriously in Christ’s humiliation, crucifixion, and resurrection that conquer evil.
