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

Day 42: The Work of Creation (2024)

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Feb 11, 2024

Explore the profound questions of existence and destiny as Fr. Mike dives into why God created. Discover how the work of creation reflects the love and glory of the Holy Trinity. Learn the significance of Scripture in revealing the Word's role in creation, and how creation isn't just a past event but an ongoing act of divine love. Be inspired by insights from early church fathers and the understanding of creation ex nihilo, showcasing God's incredible power to bring spiritual life and hope.

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Creation Declares God's Unique Causality

Creation affirms God gave a beginning to all that exists and is the sole creator.
Everything that exists depends on the one who gives it being, revealed in Genesis and John's prologue.

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The Trinity Is United In Creation

The New Testament teaches the Son is the agent of creation, so creation is the work of the Trinity.
St. Irenaeus likens the Son and Spirit to the Father's creative 'hands,' affirming cooperative action.

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Creation Shows And Shares God's Glory

God created the world for his glory, not to increase it, but to show and communicate it.
St. Irenaeus: 'the glory of God is man fully alive,' linking human flourishing to divine glory.

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Why we ask 'Who made you?'

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Creation as the Trinity's Work

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Creation for God's Glory

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Scripture on the Word and Creation

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Patristic Witness: Irenaeus and Bonaventure

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Creation by Wisdom and Love

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God Creates Out of Nothing

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Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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