The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 6: Knowing God With Certainty (2025)
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Jan 6, 2025 Listeners explore the inherent human desire for God, underscoring that true fulfillment comes from communion with the Creator. The discussion highlights the synergy between faith and science, asserting that both can coexist without contradiction. Insightful reflections on the challenges of understanding God through language reveal the limitations and capabilities of human expression. Additionally, the podcast examines the nature of truth, contrasting objective and subjective views to illustrate the importance of recognizing an intentional creator in our understanding of reality.
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Humans are Religious Beings
- Humans are religious beings by nature and vocation.
- We are made for God and find happiness in communion with Him.
Union with God
- True union with God brings a sense of completeness, even amidst life's sorrows.
- This joy is an abiding well-being, not mere happiness or pleasure.
Knowing God
- We can know God's existence with certainty through creation and conscience.
- Faith and science aren't incompatible; they ask different questions.