The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 338: Intercession and Thanksgiving (2025)
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Dec 4, 2025 Explore the powerful forms of intercession and thanksgiving in prayer. Fr. Mike highlights how intercessory prayer reflects Christ’s mediation and the early Christians' deep fellowship. He links thanksgiving to the Eucharist, emphasizing gratitude, even in hard times. The importance of invoking saints for prayer is clarified, distinguishing it from necromancy. Ultimately, listeners are encouraged to embrace thankfulness, even amid suffering. A heartfelt conclusion reminds us of the strength found in prayer.
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Intercession Participates In Christ's Mediation
- Intercession lets Christians participate in Christ's unique mediation by praying for others.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes that praying for others expresses the communion of saints and mirrors Jesus' intercession.
Abraham's Plea As A Model
- Fr. Mike recalls Abraham pleading with God over Sodom and Gomorrah as a model of merciful intercession.
- Abraham's bargaining (50, 40, 20, 10) shows a heart attuned to God's mercy and willing to plead for others.
Why Asking Saints To Pray Is Not Necromancy
- Praying to saints is not necromancy because those who die in Christ are alive and can intercede.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz argues communion of saints means the righteous in heaven joyfully pray for us now.