The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 8: God Forms His People (2025)
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Jan 8, 2025 Explore how God chose Abraham as the 'father of a multitude of nations' and the formation of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Discover the gradual revelation of God's plan through pivotal prophets and the transformative power of covenants. Reflect on personal experiences of divine interaction while learning about the strength of holy women in scripture. This journey invites listeners to embrace hope for salvation and encourages an openness to further divine insights.
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Stages of Revelation
- The Catechism's discussion of revelation can feel slow, similar to rereading familiar Bible stories.
- God reveals himself in stages, mirroring the Bible and personal spiritual journeys.
Divine Pedagogy
- God's staged revelation, or divine pedagogy, is evident in Abraham's story.
- This process prepares for the unity of the Church, fulfilling the Old Covenant with Jesus's new one.
Old Testament Saints
- Old Testament figures, though not formally canonized, are honored as saints in liturgical tradition.
- They are part of the communion of saints, a cloud of witnesses surrounding us.