The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 23: We Believe (2025)
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Jan 23, 2025 Fr. Mike emphasizes that faith is not a solitary journey but a communal one, passed down through generations. He discusses the Church's role in nurturing believers and fostering a sense of community. Despite life's challenges, faith offers a glimpse of eternal life, allowing individuals to taste heaven on Earth. Drawing insights from C.S. Lewis, he advocates for a life led by faith over sight, highlighting how shared experiences and sacraments strengthen belief. Together, believers navigate doubts and spiritual growth as a collective.
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Faith as Beginning of Eternal Life
- Faith is the beginning of eternal life, offering a foretaste of heaven.
- Despite life's hardships, faith provides glimpses of the beatific vision.
The Communal Nature of Faith
- Faith is both deeply personal and communal; we believe as individuals within a larger body.
- We receive faith from others and, in turn, are responsible for handing it on.
Walking by Faith, Not by Sight
- While faith grants us the beginning of eternal life, we still walk by faith, not by sight.
- This means our faith can be tested by darkness, suffering, and the temptations of the world.
