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

Day 92: The Man of Heaven (2025)

Apr 2, 2025

Explore the transformative nature of Christ's resurrection, highlighting its unique glory compared to other biblical resurrections. Fr. Mike discusses how this event is a profound work of the Holy Trinity, emphasizing divine intervention. Listeners are invited to appreciate the depth of these teachings while reflecting on the implications for their faith. The message blends gratitude for support with a journey into vital Catechism readings, making for a meaningful spiritual exploration.

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Christ's resurrection is fundamentally distinct from other biblical resurrections as it embodies a glorified state beyond earthly confines.

The resurrection illustrates a harmonious action of the Holy Trinity, with each Person uniquely contributing to the divine mystery of Christ's rising.

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The Condition of Christ's Risen Humanity

The risen body of Christ establishes a direct connection with his disciples, emphasizing that he is not a ghost and that his body is the same that was crucified, bearing the marks of his passion. This physical interaction reinforces the reality of his resurrection, which possesses the unique properties of a glorious body that is no longer confined by space and time. Unlike those he raised from the dead, such as Lazarus and Jairus's daughter, whose return to life was temporary and purely earthly, Christ's resurrection leads to a new existence beyond temporal limitations. His ability to appear and disappear freely illustrates the transformational nature of his divine human state, which transcends ordinary human experience.

Gratitude and Guidance in the Journey of Faith

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The Nature and Significance of Christ's Resurrection

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The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650.

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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