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

Day 28: The Nature of God (2025)

Jan 28, 2025

The discussion centers on the nature of God, particularly highlighting Him as the first Divine Person of the Holy Trinity. The concept of God being one Divine Being with three distinct persons is explored. Fr. Mike emphasizes that God is not just an abstract idea but a personal entity that has revealed Himself to humanity. The mystery of the Trinity is addressed, encouraging a deeper understanding of God's oneness and His relationship with us. This insightful conversation aims to foster a more personal connection with the divine.

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God is one divine being revealed as three persons, affirming His unique nature and inviting a personal relationship with believers.

Understanding God's identity involves recognizing His progressive self-revelation, emphasizing that He is not an anonymous force but a relational being.

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The Foundation of Faith

The profession of faith begins with the acknowledgment of God as the first and last, the creator of all. This fundamental belief in God serves as the bedrock for all other tenets outlined in the creeds, establishing God's unique and singular nature. It emphasizes that there is one God whose existence and oneness are foundational to understanding all aspects of faith and life. The connection between creation and faith illustrates that everything emanates from God, reinforcing the importance of recognizing God as not only a concept but a personal being.

Intro

6min

The Oneness and Nature of God in Christian Belief

3min

Understanding God's Revelation and the Mystery of the Trinity

7min

In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what’ made up of three ‘who’s.’ Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204.

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.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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