The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 53: Man in Paradise (2025)
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Feb 22, 2025 Discover the profound concept of humanity's original harmony with God and the loss of that bond through sin. Explore how Christ offers transformative grace, renewing our relationship with the divine. Uncover the idea of turning labor into an act of worship, enhancing its spiritual significance. This enlightening discussion invites you on a journey to reclaim the beauty of work and leisure as intended in the original design.
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Man's Creation for Friendship
- Humans were created for friendship with God, not just existence.
- This friendship entails original unity, holiness, and justice.
Original Holiness and Divine Intimacy
- Original holiness meant sharing in divine life, confirming all life's dimensions.
- Remaining in divine intimacy meant no suffering or death.
God's Pursuit and Redemption
- Man in paradise reveals God's plan for friendship and His pursuit despite our sin.
- God didn't abandon us but offers redeemed life in Jesus Christ.
