The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery (2025)
Mar 14, 2025
Dive into the mystique of Christ's life, where the beauty lies in mystery rather than mere knowledge. Explore how revelation, redemption, and recapitulation shape our understanding of divine love. Reflect on the hidden and public aspects of Jesus' journey, urging personal connection to these spiritual mysteries. Also, discover how Christ's life serves as a guide for emulating His qualities. The significance of salvation is discussed as a transformative process, particularly during the meaningful season of Advent.
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Christ's Life as Mystery
- Christ's life is a mystery to be explored and reflected upon, not a problem to be solved.
- It's a source of endless wonder, similar to the Trinity, exceeding our full comprehension.
Illuminating Christ's Life
- While the Creed focuses on Incarnation and Paschal Mystery, these illuminate Christ's entire life.
- Meditating on these mysteries reveals insights into his hidden and public life.
Humanity as Sacrament
- Jesus' humanity served as a visible sign (sacrament) of his divinity and the salvation he offers.
- His earthly actions reveal the invisible mystery of his divine nature and mission.