The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 330: The Revelation of Prayer (2024)

Nov 25, 2024

Explore the profound connection between humanity and the divine through the lens of prayer. Discover how figures like Abraham exemplify the journey toward understanding God's call. Delve into the transformative nature of prayer, emphasizing faith and perseverance. The discussion reveals prayer as a communal experience essential for living out God’s promises, enhancing our likeness to Him. Each revelation invites listeners to reflect on their personal relationship with God in a meaningful and engaging way.

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Prayer is a divine invitation that fosters a relationship with God, exemplified through the faith journey of figures like Abraham.

The struggle in prayer, as illustrated by Jacob's wrestling match, emphasizes the need for perseverance and dedication in spiritual growth.

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The Universal Call to Prayer

Humanity's innate desire for a relationship with God is emphasized as a universal search for the divine. In the act of creation, God calls every being into existence, and despite mankind's fall from grace due to sin, the yearning for connection with the Creator remains. This intrinsic longing is reflected in all religions, as they bear witness to an essential quest for God, indicating that everyone is invited into a relationship with Him. Paragraph 2567 highlights that, regardless of how far individuals stray or the idols they pursue, God relentlessly calls each person toward the profound engagement known as prayer.

The Universal Call to Prayer and Its Historical Context

8min

The Journey of Prayer: Faith, Perseverance, and Divine Encounter

13min

As the Catechism reveals, we are made for worship and called to a relationship with the Lord through prayer. God is the initiator and wants us to walk with him as he “tirelessly calls each person to the mysterious encounter known as prayer.” Fr. Mike reminds us that just like Abraham in the Old Testament, the more we get to know the Lord through prayer, the more we become like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2566-2573.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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