The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 342: Trinitarian Prayer (2025)
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Dec 8, 2025 Explore the depths of Trinitarian prayer, highlighting the importance of connecting with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike emphasizes Christ as the center of Christian prayer, revealing the transformative power of invoking His name. Delve into how the Holy Spirit guides us in prayer and the rich traditions within the Church. The podcast also stresses the necessity of vulnerability and honesty in our spiritual conversations. Join in for a reflective journey that sets the stage for future discussions on devotion.
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Prayer Is Inherently Trinitarian
- Christian prayer is inherently Trinitarian: to the Father, to the Son, and by the Holy Spirit.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes that the Holy Spirit draws us to pray by prevenient grace.
Use Silence To Pray To The Trinity
- Pray intentionally to the Father, to Jesus, and to the Holy Spirit, using silence after the episode.
- Fr. Mike invites listeners to use silence now to address each Person of the Trinity in turn.
Christ Is The Only Path To The Father
- There is no other way of Christian prayer than Christ; access to the Father comes only in Jesus' name.
- The sacred humanity of Jesus is the way the Holy Spirit teaches us to pray to the Father.
