The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 29: Knowing the Name of God (2026)
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Jan 29, 2026 A look at God’s Divine Name in Scripture and what its mystery reveals. Discussion of the paradox of a name that both reveals and exceeds understanding. Reflections on human unworthiness and the reverent avoidance of pronouncing Yahweh. Exploration of God’s steadfast mercy and how Jesus embodies the divine I AM.
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Name Is Revelation And Mystery
- God's revealed name (YHWH) is simultaneously a revelation and a refusal of a name.
- It shows God is both ineffable and close, inviting relationship while remaining mysteriously beyond comprehension.
I Am Expresses Faithful Presence
- By revealing 'I am', God reveals faithful presence from everlasting to everlasting.
- That name assures God will be present to save despite human unfaithfulness.
Holiness Reveals Our Smallness And Mercy
- Encountering God's holiness reveals human insignificance and sinfulness.
- Yet God’s mercy reassures us because 'God is greater than our hearts' and knows everything.
