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

Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses the nature of God, emphasizing that God is a single 'what' made up of three 'who's.' Despite the mystery, God has revealed himself and made his name known to us. The episode explores the significance of prayer in forging a deeper relationship with God and the belief in the Holy Trinity. It also delves into the incomprehensible relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and how God has made himself accessible and known to us through divine names.

The podcast discusses the importance of creeds in the Catholic faith, emphasizing their role in deepening and maintaining the faith, uniting believers, and serving as spiritual seals and guardians. It explores the significance of understanding the identity of Jesus Christ and God's nature. The episode concludes with prayer and a preview of future topics in the study of the catechism.

The podcast discusses the significance of the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed as symbols of recognition and communion among believers. It explores the importance of creeds in Christianity, emphasizing prayer and God's grace in understanding and living out the creed. The Nicene Creed is highlighted for summarizing the key aspects of Jesus Christ's life and the teachings of Christianity, including the Holy Spirit, the Church, forgiveness of sins, and the hope of eternal life. The podcast also introduces creeds as a tool to communicate essential elements of faith, emphasizing the importance of a shared language and symbol of faith. Additionally, it discusses the reality of Christian persecution and the division of the creed into three parts.

In this episode, Fr. Mike teaches us to pray to be good students of the entire truth of the Faith. He emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's revelation and the communal nature of our faith. We are encouraged to continue grappling with our faith as we navigate our spiritual journey.

Learn about the unity of faith and apostolic succession in the Church. Trust in the Church as the guardian of truth. Emphasizing the distinction between belief in formulas and belief in the realities expressed by those formulas. Delve into apostolic succession and the ongoing struggle for unity within the Church. Explore the importance of standing for truth and fighting for unity with examples from early Christianity.

This podcast explores the communal aspect of faith and how it is lived out and passed down within the Christian community. It emphasizes that faith is the beginning of eternal life, allowing us to experience heaven now. The challenges faced by faith, such as darkness and testing, are discussed. The role of the church in nurturing and sustaining faith is also highlighted, as well as the interdependence between personal faith and the Christian community.

Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. He clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162.

The podcast discusses the meaning of faith and its relation to human freedom and reason. It emphasizes the importance of believing in God and everything He says. The chapters explore the essence of faith as a gift from God, its compatibility with freedom and reasoning, the submission of intellect and will to God, and the significance of believing absolutely in God's words.

Discover how to respond to God's Revelation through faith and obedience. Learn from the examples of Mary and Abraham on how to submit our intellect and will to God. Trust in God's plan and take the next step in faith as we are given just enough light to move forward.

Fr. Mike revisits eight main ideas from the past six days' readings. He emphasizes the unity between the books of the Old and New Testaments. The podcast highlights the revelation of God through scripture and the significance of sacred scripture in revealing God's plan. It also discusses the importance of treating the Old and New Testaments with reverence.