The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 37: The Divine Economy (2024)
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Feb 6, 2024 Explore how God reveals Himself through the divine economy, emphasizing the united action of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike discusses the core mysteries of the Trinity and its interconnected roles in creation and salvation. Delve into Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity's prayer, asking for hearts to become a heavenly dwelling place for God. The episode concludes with reflections on embracing the Trinity's presence in our lives and the importance of responding to this divine call.
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Trinity Acts As One Unified Operation
- The divine economy is the common work of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit acting together in creation, redemption, and sanctification.
- When one Person of the Trinity acts, the whole Trinity is present and united in that single divine operation.
Revelation Aims At Union With God
- The divine economy reveals both the distinct persons and the one divine nature, making God known without dividing Him.
- Its ultimate end is to bring creatures into the perfect life and unity of the Trinity.
God's Preexistent Plan Unfolds In History
- God's plan of lovingkindness was conceived before creation and unfolds through creation, the history of salvation, and the missions of the Son and Spirit.
- The mission of the Church continues the Son's incarnation and the gift of the Spirit in time.
