Chapter
Reflections on the Church and Its Importance
01:35 - 07:57 (06:21)
The speaker reflects on how the church can sometimes seem distant and how it is important to trust and learn from the church, even with its human flaws. He encourages listeners to assess any defenses they may have towards the church and to give permission for God to draw close through it.
Clips
This podcast discusses the various interrelated images presented in scripture that reveal the profound mystery of the Church, including the sheepfold, the ancient olive tree, and the cultivated field.
01:35 - 03:14 (01:38)
Summary
This podcast discusses the various interrelated images presented in scripture that reveal the profound mystery of the Church, including the sheepfold, the ancient olive tree, and the cultivated field.
ChapterReflections on the Church and Its Importance
EpisodeDay 106: Symbols of the Church
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The symbolism of the church as the New Jerusalem, mother, and spotless spouse is explored through both the Old and New Testament, with a reminder to assess one's own defenses surrounding the topic.
03:14 - 04:46 (01:32)
Summary
The symbolism of the church as the New Jerusalem, mother, and spotless spouse is explored through both the Old and New Testament, with a reminder to assess one's own defenses surrounding the topic.
ChapterReflections on the Church and Its Importance
EpisodeDay 106: Symbols of the Church
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This podcast reflects on the church as a mother and teacher, highlighting the fact that although the church can sometimes seem distant, it is an important vehicle through which we can receive teachings from God.
04:46 - 07:57 (03:10)
Summary
This podcast reflects on the church as a mother and teacher, highlighting the fact that although the church can sometimes seem distant, it is an important vehicle through which we can receive teachings from God. The speaker invites listeners to allow themselves to trust the church and to draw closer to it in order to better understand God's teachings.