The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 340: Scripture and the Liturgy (2024)

Dec 5, 2024

Explore the vital role of prayer in deepening your relationship with God. Discover how the Holy Spirit guides us in our conversation with Him. Learn about the significance of both Scripture and the Church's Liturgy in enriching prayer practices. Reflect on your personal prayer journey and the essential disciplines that enhance your faith. This engaging discussion highlights the importance of liturgical celebrations in connecting believers with the essence of salvation.

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Quick takeaways

Prayer is essential for a relationship with God, requiring understanding and intentional learning from scripture and the Holy Spirit.

The liturgy and the Word of God serve as vital sources for prayer, facilitating a deeper connection and transformation in believers' lives.

Deep dives

The Importance of Learning to Pray

To engage in prayer effectively, one must possess the will to pray and understand that it goes beyond mere spontaneous expressions of emotion. It requires intentional learning and guidance from both scripture and the Holy Spirit. The podcast emphasizes that prayer cannot be simply reduced to techniques; instead, it must be rooted in a deeper relationship with God, cultivated through both personal and communal experiences. Learning how to pray is considered essential, as it enables individuals to truly connect with God rather than just going through the motions.

Intro

2min

Understanding the Depth of Prayer

3min

The Discipline and Essence of Prayer in Christian Tradition

11min

How do we pray? Prayer is essential for our relationship with the Lord. The Catechism teaches that we must study the Scriptures, learn how to pray, and have the will to pray. Fr. Mike shares two different sources of prayer: the Word of God and the Liturgy of the Church. He explains how the Holy Spirit guides us in prayer and teaches us how to speak with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2650-2655.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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