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 6 episodes of The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) with the tag “symbols”.
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Day 156: How the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2024)
June 4th, 2024 | 17 mins 13 secs
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We continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. In the context of how the liturgy is celebrated, Fr. Mike explains that we are both body and spirit, and so signs and symbols are the way in which we communicate with and understand the world around us. God communicates spiritual realities in the same way. The signs and symbols which are utilized in the liturgy not only point to spiritual realities, but also make them present. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1145-1152.
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Day 106: Symbols of the Church (2024)
April 15th, 2024 | 17 mins 26 secs
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There are many different symbols of the Church that can help us to understand it. We learn some of these symbols today, including a sheepfold, a cultivated field, the building of God, the spotless lamb, the bride of Christ, and our mother. Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform. Jesus loves the Church and gave himself up for her. If we have any hostility or indifference toward the Church, we must check our hearts and pray to love what God loves. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 753-757
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Day 99: Symbols of the Holy Spirit (2024)
April 8th, 2024 | 19 mins 32 secs
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Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol's connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701.
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Day 156: How the Liturgy Is Celebrated
June 5th, 2023 | 17 mins 13 secs
celebration, invisible, liturgy, saint pope john paul ii, signs, symbols, visible
We continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. In the context of how the liturgy is celebrated, Fr. Mike explains that we are both body and spirit, and so signs and symbols are the way in which we communicate with and understand the world around us. God communicates spiritual realities in the same way. The signs and symbols which are utilized in the liturgy not only point to spiritual realities, but also make them present. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1145-1152.
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Day 106: Symbols of the Church
April 16th, 2023 | 17 mins 26 secs
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Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform.
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Day 99: Symbols of the Holy Spirit
April 9th, 2023 | 19 mins 32 secs
anointing, cloud, dove, finger of god, fire, hands, holy spirit, seal, symbols, water
Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol's connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701.