Episode
Day 74: The Christmas Mystery
18:25
Published: Wed Mar 15 2023
Description
Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us”—and reminds us that Jesus is the star of the story, not us. Our goal is to become children in relation to God. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 522-526. 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
In this podcast, the speaker talks about the preparations for the birth of Jesus, which lasted for a couple of centuries, and the mysteries of Jesus's infancy and hidden life that will be discussed in the next few episodes.
00:00 - 05:41 (05:41)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker talks about the preparations for the birth of Jesus, which lasted for a couple of centuries, and the mysteries of Jesus's infancy and hidden life that will be discussed in the next few episodes.
EpisodeDay 74: The Christmas Mystery
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Advent highlights the three comings of Jesus, his initial coming at Christmas, the ultimate coming at the end of time, and his continuous presence in our daily lives through prayer, sacraments, and grace.
05:41 - 11:44 (06:02)
Summary
Advent highlights the three comings of Jesus, his initial coming at Christmas, the ultimate coming at the end of time, and his continuous presence in our daily lives through prayer, sacraments, and grace.
EpisodeDay 74: The Christmas Mystery
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This podcast discusses the different stages of preparation for one's vocation, including remote, more proximate, and immediate preparation.
11:44 - 16:34 (04:50)
Summary
This podcast discusses the different stages of preparation for one's vocation, including remote, more proximate, and immediate preparation. This is tied into the Advent season and preparing for both the birth of Jesus and his final coming.
EpisodeDay 74: The Christmas Mystery
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The mystery of Christmas is fulfilled in us only when Christ is formed within us, and we become even more deeply and fully aligned with the divinity of Christ.
16:34 - 18:20 (01:46)
Summary
The mystery of Christmas is fulfilled in us only when Christ is formed within us, and we become even more deeply and fully aligned with the divinity of Christ. This allows us to experience the true essence of Christmas beyond decorations and family gatherings.