The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 33: God as Father (2025)
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Feb 2, 2025 Explore the profound relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ. Delve into what it means to understand God as a loving creator and protector. Reflect on how our earthly father relationships shape our view of God’s fatherhood. Discover the significance of being adopted as children of God, embracing both transcendence and intimacy within the Trinity. Join in a prayer that celebrates this divine connection.
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God as Father
- God is called Father in many religions, often as the father of gods and men.
- In Israel, God is called Father as creator, lawgiver, and protector of the vulnerable.
Two Main Things about God's Fatherhood
- God's fatherhood signifies two things: He's the origin of everything with transcendent authority, and He's good and caring.
- God's parental tenderness is also expressed through the image of motherhood, emphasizing intimacy.
Relating to God as Father
- If you have a good father, see his good qualities perfected in God.
- If your father was flawed, see God as the opposite of that, the true standard of fatherhood.