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

Day 366: Special Leap Year Message

Dec 31, 2024

In this special leap year reflection, Fr. Mike celebrates a transformative year of faith. He underscores the value of daily reminders of God's presence and invites listeners to deepen their prayer life. The discussion highlights the journey of spiritual growth and the importance of community formed over this time. Encouraging ongoing reflection and gratitude, he inspires everyone to take meaningful steps in their faith beyond this milestone.

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Fr. Mike underscores the importance of daily remembering God's presence to maintain a strong and engaged faith amidst life's distractions.

He emphasizes deepening one's prayer life as essential for transforming knowledge about God into a meaningful, loving relationship with Him.

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The Journey of Transformation

The experience of going through the Catechism in a Year has transformed many lives, including that of the speaker. Each day presented a unique opportunity to explore deep truths about God, salvation, grace, and morality, allowing listeners to internalize these lessons over the span of the year. The speaker emphasizes the significance of 'remembering God,' stating that it is all too easy to forget God's presence amid life's distractions. This continual reminder of God's importance has helped listeners reconnect with their faith on a daily basis.

Reflecting on a Year of Faith: Embracing Bonus Day 366

11min

In this bonus leap year episode, Fr. Mike reflects on the transformative journey of the past 365 days and invites us to take the next step in our faith journey. He emphasizes the importance of remembering God daily and encourages us to strengthen our faith by learning to pray deeply.

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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