The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 131: The Communion of the Church (2025)
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May 11, 2025 Discover the three states of the Church: the Triumphant, Suffering, and Militant. Learn how the communion of saints connects believers with those in heaven, emphasizing love and charity across different realms. Explore the vital intercessory role of saints in our spiritual journeys and the importance of praying for souls in purgatory. This engaging discussion highlights the sense of family within the faith, inviting everyone to reflect on their connection with the divine and one another.
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Three States of the Church
- The Church exists in three states: pilgrims on Earth, souls being purified in purgatory, and saints in heaven.
- This communion connects all members as one family of God, sharing spiritual goods and united by charity.
Intercession of Saints From Heaven
- Saints in heaven constantly intercede for us by praying to the Father on our behalf.
- Their merits, acquired on earth through Christ, aid us and strengthen the whole Church.
Union Through Communion With Saints
- Communion with the saints unites us closer to Christ through mutual spiritual connection and fraternal charity.
- This bond strengthens the Church and deepens our Christian communion even beyond earthly life.