The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 32: The Most Holy Trinity (2024)
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Feb 1, 2024 The discussion dives into the profound mystery of the Holy Trinity, emphasizing its vital role in Christian faith. Fr. Mike unpacks the distinction between God's inner life and His actions in the world. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on how the Trinity influences baptism and deepens their faith. Insights into God’s identity and love unfold, highlighting His presence and the fulfillment of His promises through Jesus. This enlightening conversation serves as an invitation to deepen one's relationship with God through prayer and community.
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Unity in Baptismal Formula
- Christians are baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, highlighting God's unity as one God in three persons.
- Saying "in the name" (singular) rather than "names" emphasizes the oneness of God in the Trinity.
Trinity: God's Inner Mystery
- The central mystery of Christian faith is the Trinity, God in Himself, independent of creation or redemption.
- God's identity is more important than His actions, though His actions reveal who He is.
Theology and Economy Explained
- Theology refers to God's inmost life, while economy refers to God's works revealing His life.
- The better we know God through His works, the more fully we understand His identity.
