The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 205: Christ the Physician (2025)
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Jul 24, 2025 Delve into the significance of suffering and healing as the community explores the transformative power of Christ's compassion. Discover how illness can lead to spiritual growth and a deeper connection with God. The sacrament of anointing the sick emerges as a vital source of healing, not just a final rite. Reflecting on the intersection of suffering and faith, the discussion highlights Jesus as the ultimate healer, offering hope and redemption through our struggles. Join in understanding how vulnerability can guide us to a profound journey of trust in God.
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Illness Reveals Human Fragility
- Illness exposes our fragility and can lead to despair or spiritual growth.
- Suffering provokes a deeper search for God and prioritization of what is essential.
Conversion Late in Life Through Illness
- A powerful, previously domineering man converted late in life due to illness and limitation.
- His newfound faith brought him more joy despite physical weakness.
Sickness Tied to Sin's Consequence
- The Old Testament links illness mysteriously to sin but not as a simple cause-effect.
- Sin broke the world, causing suffering and illness to be part of that brokenness.
