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

Day 9: The Fullness of Revelation (2025)

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Jan 9, 2025
Discover how God’s love unfolds through the revelation of His Son, Jesus Christ, establishing an eternal covenant. Learn about the profound significance of Christ as the ultimate Word and the limits of private revelations that cannot alter the faith. Explore the ongoing journey of understanding divine truths and the essential nature of the Trinity as revealed at Christ's baptism. Delve into the role of church history in shaping our comprehension of God's communication with humanity and how personal insights can enhance, but not redefine, our beliefs.
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INSIGHT

Fullness of Revelation

  • Jesus Christ is the Word made flesh, the fullness of revelation.
  • After Jesus, there is no further revelation.
INSIGHT

Public vs. Private Revelation

  • The Church states there's no further public revelation after Christ.
  • However, private revelations exist but don't add to or supersede Christ's revelation.
ANECDOTE

Seeking Different Answers

  • Fr. Mike Schmitz recalls a gym teacher correcting his pushups.
  • He connects this to our desire for God to give us different answers than what's revealed.
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