The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 16: Senses of Scripture (2025)
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Jan 16, 2025 Fr. Mike dives deep into the layers of Scripture, exploring its literal and spiritual senses. He discusses the allegorical, moral, and anagogical interpretations, offering scriptural examples to enhance understanding. The importance of communal engagement with the Word is highlighted, emphasizing mutual support among learners. Additionally, he touches on the authority of the Church in establishing the New Testament, showcasing the vital role it played in determining the biblical canon.
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Senses of Scripture
- Scripture has two main senses: literal and spiritual.
- The literal sense is the direct meaning of the words, while the spiritual sense has three sub-categories.
Four Senses of Scripture
- The literal sense is the foundation for all other interpretations of scripture.
- The spiritual sense includes allegorical (related to Christ), moral (related to our actions), and anagogical (related to our destiny) interpretations.
David's Entry into Jerusalem
- Fr. Mike uses the example of David entering Jerusalem to explain the different senses of scripture.
- He illustrates how the story can be interpreted literally, allegorically (relating to Jesus' entry into Jerusalem), morally (relating to our worship), and anagogically (relating to the end times).