Episode
Day 100: God’s Word and Spirit
21:30
Published: Mon Apr 10 2023
Description
Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church in the exile of the people of God in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 702-710. 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
Join Father Mike Schmitz in encountering God's plan for us by listening to daily Bible readings and teachings through the Catholic faith.
00:00 - 01:33 (01:33)
Summary
Join Father Mike Schmitz in encountering God's plan for us by listening to daily Bible readings and teachings through the Catholic faith.
EpisodeDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The joint mission of the Father's Word and Spirit remains hidden but active from the beginning until the fullness of time, preparing for the time of the Messiah.
01:33 - 06:58 (05:24)
Summary
The joint mission of the Father's Word and Spirit remains hidden but active from the beginning until the fullness of time, preparing for the time of the Messiah. This talks about how God revealed his Holy Spirit and the mission of the word, in a hidden way, through creation, scriptures, and prophets to the people of Israel.
EpisodeDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The law highlights humanity's powerlessness and growing awareness of sin, ultimately creating a desire for the Holy Spirit.
06:59 - 17:07 (10:08)
Summary
The law highlights humanity's powerlessness and growing awareness of sin, ultimately creating a desire for the Holy Spirit. Man remains in the image of God but is deprived of His likeness, which is restored through the economy of salvation and the giving of life by the Holy Spirit.
EpisodeDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The failure of promises may actually be a sign of God's faithfulness and the beginning of a promised restoration that we could not have imagined; like the people of God who came back from exile, let us trust in the Holy Spirit's work in the midst of despair and find hope.
17:07 - 21:25 (04:17)
Summary
The failure of promises may actually be a sign of God's faithfulness and the beginning of a promised restoration that we could not have imagined; like the people of God who came back from exile, let us trust in the Holy Spirit's work in the midst of despair and find hope.