The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 129: Many Vocations (2025)
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May 9, 2025 Explore the diverse callings within the Church, from bishops to laypeople, emphasizing unity in Christ's mission. Dive into the significant roles everyone plays and the importance of consecrated life. Reflect on the vital connection of the Church's mission and the communion of saints. Discover the profound meaning of baptism as a commitment to God, culminating in a collective call for prayer and reconsecration. It's a journey of understanding our shared faith and purpose!
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Church's Divine Mission Explained
- The Church's structure exists to proclaim faith and establish Christ's reign through apostles and successors.
- Jesus shares his mission power with them to teach, serve, and sanctify the world.
Understanding Church Roles
- The Church is divinely instituted with sacred ministers (clerics) and laity serving different roles.
- Both groups can consecrate themselves to God by professing evangelical councils and serve the Church's mission.
Church Beyond the Visible
- The Church includes not only the living but also all faithful who have passed and are alive in Christ.
- This 'communion of saints' surrounds us as a great cloud of witnesses in heaven and purgatory.