The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 66: True God and True Man (2025)
Mar 7, 2025
The discussion centers on the profound truth that Jesus Christ embodies both full divinity and humanity. Fr. Mike delves into how Mary is recognized as the Mother of God since Jesus was both divine and human at conception. The podcast tackles historical heresies that have attempted to distort this understanding, emphasizing the Church's steadfast responses. It highlights the importance of Christ's dual nature for contemporary believers, affirming the foundational belief that he remains both our Lord and a relatable human brother.
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True God and True Man
- Jesus Christ's incarnation doesn't imply he's part God and part man or a mixture of the two.
- He is fully God and fully man.
Early Heresies
- Early heresies primarily targeted Christ's humanity, not his divinity.
- The Church clarified that Jesus is the Son of God by nature, not adoption.
Nestorian Heresy and Ephesus Council
- The Nestorian heresy wrongly depicted Christ as two separate persons.
- Ephesus Council (431) clarified Jesus is one divine person with two natures.
