The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
A day-by-day walk through the transformative beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church.
We found 10 episodes of The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) with the tag “creation”.
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Day 55: The Fall of the Angels
February 24th, 2023 | 18 mins 43 secs
angels, creation, disobedience, fall, fallen angels, satan
Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity's reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395.
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Day 49: We Are Created For Worship
February 18th, 2023 | 20 mins 13 secs
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There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it.
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Day 48: Creation in Order
February 17th, 2023 | 18 mins 59 secs
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God created all of the visible world in richness, diversity, and order, and everything owes its existence to God. Because all of creation comes from God, every creature has its own goodness and perfection.
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Day 47: The Angels
February 16th, 2023 | 17 mins 58 secs
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We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels.
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Day 46: Heaven and Earth
February 15th, 2023 | 18 mins 12 secs
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We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels.
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Day 45: Summary of Creation
February 14th, 2023 | 13 mins 45 secs
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In this “In Brief” section of the Catechism, we review that only God has the power to create, that is, to call into existence something from nothing.
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Day 42: The Work of Creation
February 11th, 2023 | 17 mins 47 secs
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Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298.
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Day 40: God Is the Creator
February 9th, 2023 | 18 mins 15 secs
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Fr. Mike explores God’s role as “Creator” and the vital importance of understanding God as the Creator of all things: heaven and earth, seen and unseen. Together, we examine the questions of our origins, such as “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Fr. Mike emphasizes that man is created for a purpose because of the great and eternal love our Father in heaven has for every one of us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 279-284.
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Day 7: God Reveals Himself
January 7th, 2023 | 16 mins 30 secs
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God reveals himself to man and gives us the capacity to know and love him beyond our own natural abilities. From the very beginning, even after the first sin of Adam and Eve, God made himself known to human beings and gave us a promise of redemption. Fr. Mike explains how God’s covenant with Noah offers hope for salvation and unity that are only made possible in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 50-58.
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Day 6: Knowing God With Certainty
January 6th, 2023 | 18 mins 44 secs
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Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49.