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

God's gradual revelation, formation of Israel, liberation from slavery, prophets as saints, hope for salvation, recognizing holy women's strength, gratitude for God's presence

Exploring God's revelation and how He reveals Himself to humanity. Discussing the covenant with Noah and its significance in God's plan for salvation. Emphasizing the importance of divine revelation for knowing and loving God. Delving into God's continuous pursuit of humanity and the promise of salvation.

Discover how we can know God with certainty using our senses, conscience, and reason. Living in communion with our Creator frees us, even with limited comprehension. Share our faith with non-believers. Explore the nature of human beings and the importance of communion with God for happiness. Learn how joy comes from being united with His will. Understand the compatibility of faith and science. Language limitations and scripture help us speak about God.

In this episode, Fr. Mike explores the limitations of human reason in knowing God and the challenges of self-surrender. He discusses the role of divine revelation and the inadequacy of human language to describe God. The episode also delves into the impact of senses and imagination on understanding God. Overall, it highlights the infinite gap between Creator and created.

Explore topics such as our innate desire for God, the role of faith as our response to God's love, the search for God and ways to know Him, the concept of contingency and its implications for the existence of God, and the human longing for truth, beauty, freedom, and happiness as evidence of a higher power.

Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

This podcast discusses the purpose, structure, and practical use of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It explores the significance of numbers and font size, the origins of the Roman Catechism, and provides insights into the aim and readership of the Catechism. It also emphasizes that the goal of studying doctrine is to cultivate love for God, not just acquire knowledge.

In this podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz takes us through the beginning of the Catechism, discussing topics such as why God made us, how we can know him, and how we can help others understand him. The importance of knowing and loving God is emphasized, along with the mission of the Apostles to spread the teachings of Jesus. The chapter also explores the four pillars of Catechism and the significance of living out the sacraments and God's plan for humanity.

On the final day of the Catechism journey, the seven petitions of the Lord's prayer are reviewed. The purpose of our time with the Catechism is emphasized: recognizing that every part of our human experience matters to God because of His love for us. The importance of worship, living in God's love, and drawing near to Him in prayer is discussed. The significance of entrusting everything to God in prayer and having childlike trust is emphasized. The transformative nature of prayer and its impact on our beliefs, worship, and lives is explored.

Fr. Mike explores the meaning of the petitions in the Lord's Prayer regarding temptation and evil. He emphasizes the importance of discernment and asks for strength in resisting temptation. The final petition of the Lord's prayer refers to Satan, and by praying it, we ask God to fight for us and bring peace in times of distress.