The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 337: Blessing, Adoration, and Petition (2025)
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Dec 3, 2025 Explore the diverse forms of prayer in the Church, focusing on blessing, adoration, and petition. Fr. Mike highlights prayer as a response to God's gifts, showcasing the beauty of humble adoration. Learn about the hope-filled nature of petitions in the New Testament versus the lamentation of the Old Testament. Discover the integral role of the Holy Spirit in our prayers and how asking for forgiveness is essential for true communion with God. Finally, find out how all our needs can be presented to God in prayer.
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Holy Spirit Shapes Church Prayer
- The Holy Spirit keeps the memory of Christ alive and guides the Church's prayer into fuller truth.
- This leads to new liturgical and spiritual expressions rooted in apostolic prayer.
Blessing Is Dialogue, Not Monologue
- Blessing is a two-way encounter where God's gifts meet our acceptance in dialogue.
- Our blessing of God is the human response to his initiative and every divine gift.
Adoration: Creature Before Creator
- Adoration is the primary human posture: acknowledging creaturehood before the Creator.
- It often expresses as respectful silence and homage to God's greatness and saving power.