The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 12: Receiving Dogmas (2025)
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Jan 12, 2025 Explore how the dogmas of faith serve as guiding lights on our spiritual journey. Fr. Mike illustrates the dual role of these truths as both boundaries and pathways, enhancing our relationship with God. Discover the interconnectedness of sacred tradition, scripture, and community in fostering a deeper understanding of salvation. Learn to embrace dogmas not as rules, but as gifts driven by love, empowering us to fully live out our faith.
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Dogmas of Faith
- Dogmas are defined truths revealed by God and declared binding by the Church's magisterium.
- They provide boundaries, like a fence on a cliff edge, allowing freedom within safe limits.
Chesterton's Island Analogy
- G.K. Chesterton illustrated the purpose of dogmas using the analogy of a fenced island.
- The fence provides safety without restricting freedom within the island's boundaries.
Supernatural Sense of Faith
- The sensus fidei (supernatural sense of faith) involves the whole Church, from bishops to laity, consenting to matters of faith and morals.
- This active reception and living out of dogmas leads to a deeper understanding of faith.
