The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 21: Believing God (2025)
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Jan 21, 2025 Fr. Mike delves into the essence of faith, highlighting it as a divine grace that coexists with human freedom and reason. He explains that true faith means not just believing in God, but believing everything He says. The discussion emphasizes the deep connection between personal commitment to God and the acceptance of divine truth. Listeners are encouraged to recognize faith as a gift that requires a heartfelt response, and to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance on their spiritual journeys.
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Nature of Christian Faith
- Christian faith involves believing in God and the whole truth He reveals.
- It requires complete submission of intellect and will, distinct from faith in humans.
Faith as Grace and Human Act
- Faith is a gift from God (grace), not achievable solely through human effort.
- It's a human act, involving free will, reason, and cooperation with divine grace.
Freedom and Faith
- True freedom is not doing whatever you want but doing what you ought to.
- Trusting God aligns with freedom and reason, not opposing them.