The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 38: Summary of the Trinity (2024)
Feb 7, 2024
Dive into the heart of the Christian mystery as the Trinity takes center stage. Fr. Mike breaks down how the Son and Spirit reveal the Father, while also distinguishing between theology and divine economy. Discover the deep connection baptism has in sharing the life of the Trinity. Reflect on the significance of the Athanasian Creed and its teachings about God's eternal glory. Finally, explore what it means to live in faith's obscurity, holding onto the hope of eternal light.
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Trinity As The Central Christian Mystery
- The Trinity is the heart of Christian mystery and reveals God's inner life as an eternal exchange of love.
- God invites us to share in that divine exchange through revelation and baptism.
Theology Versus Divine Economy
- Theology (God's inmost life) and economy (God's works) show different ways God is revealed.
- The three Persons share one nature and one operation while acting distinctively in missions.
Unity In Divine Action
- The Trinity performs one common work: when one Person acts, all act, yet each shows what is proper to him.
- This unity in action preserves both shared divine nature and distinct missions.
