Episode
Day 8: God Forms His People
16:35
Published: Sun Jan 08 2023
Description
God chose Abraham and made him the “father of a multitude of nations.” Then God formed Israel as his people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt. Fr. Mike explains why God reveals himself in stages, and through the prophets who are honored as saints, he continues to form his people in the hope of salvation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 59-64. 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.
Chapters
The speaker talks about their slow progress in their Bible study and compares it to their experience in reading Numbers and Deuteronomy in the Bible.
00:00 - 01:41 (01:41)
Summary
The speaker talks about their slow progress in their Bible study and compares it to their experience in reading Numbers and Deuteronomy in the Bible. They also mention a reading plan available on ascensionpress.com/ciy and encourage listeners to subscribe to their podcast.
EpisodeDay 8: God Forms His People
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This episode discusses how God reveals himself to Abraham and other prophets in stages, ultimately creating the people of God through the hope of salvation and expectation of an everlasting covenant.
01:41 - 07:36 (05:55)
Summary
This episode discusses how God reveals himself to Abraham and other prophets in stages, ultimately creating the people of God through the hope of salvation and expectation of an everlasting covenant.
EpisodeDay 8: God Forms His People
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The speaker ponders why God doesn't make himself more clear to us and discusses how we relate to and honor the heroes of the Old Covenant in our hearts.
07:36 - 14:03 (06:26)
Summary
The speaker ponders why God doesn't make himself more clear to us and discusses how we relate to and honor the heroes of the Old Covenant in our hearts.
EpisodeDay 8: God Forms His People
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The speaker prays for the listeners to have open hearts and minds to God, who reveals Himself to us in small ways.
14:04 - 16:32 (02:27)
Summary
The speaker prays for the listeners to have open hearts and minds to God, who reveals Himself to us in small ways. The speaker also talks about the nuptial blessing in a Catholic wedding rite.