The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture (2026)
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Jan 19, 2026 Join Fr. Mike as he highlights the interconnectedness of the 73 books of Scripture, centered around Christ. He explores the intriguing relationship between divine and human authorship in the Bible, emphasizing its inerrancy and the importance of proper interpretation. Fr. Mike underscores the unity and veneration of both the Old and New Testaments, likening Scripture to the reverence shown to the Eucharist. Dive into these profound insights and prayerful reflections that encourage a deeper engagement with the faith.
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Scripture As One Book Centered On Christ
- All Scripture, though written by many human authors, is one book because its true author is God and its center is Christ.
- This unity is a mystery where divine inspiration and human authorship coexist without contradiction.
Divine Inspiration And Human Authorship
- God is the divine author who inspires human writers, so Scripture teaches without error the saving truths God intends.
- The apparent tension between divine and human authorship is a paradox that reveals a deeper mystery, not a contradiction.
Read Scripture Intentionally, Not Projectionally
- Interpret Scripture by seeking what God intended the sacred authors to reveal for our salvation.
- Practice exegesis, not eisegesis: draw meaning out of the text rather than reading your own ideas into it.
