Episode
Day 111: The Church as the Body of Christ
17:28
Published: Fri Apr 21 2023
Description
“The Church is communion with Jesus.” The Catechism shows us what it means for the Church to be considered the “body of Christ”. Fr. Mike explains how being part of the Church makes us “united in him, in his body”—more intimately connected with Jesus than even the Apostles were. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 787-791. 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 transcript discusses the intimate communion between Jesus and his disciples, and how this is reflected in the concept of the church as the body of Christ.
00:00 - 03:12 (03:12)
Summary
The transcript discusses the intimate communion between Jesus and his disciples, and how this is reflected in the concept of the church as the body of Christ. It emphasizes the importance of unity in fulfilling the joint mission of the Son and the Spirit.
EpisodeDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christ
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This podcast discusses the unity of the Church as the body of Christ, highlighting the power of the Holy Spirit to bring people of all backgrounds together as one in Christ.
03:12 - 07:59 (04:47)
Summary
This podcast discusses the unity of the Church as the body of Christ, highlighting the power of the Holy Spirit to bring people of all backgrounds together as one in Christ. It explores three aspects of the Church as the body of Christ, including the unity of all members, Christ as the head of the body, and the Church as the bride of Christ.
EpisodeDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christ
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This episode discusses the image of Baptism as a symbol of death and resurrection, representing our descent into the tomb and resurrection as believers in Christ.
07:59 - 14:04 (06:05)
Summary
This episode discusses the image of Baptism as a symbol of death and resurrection, representing our descent into the tomb and resurrection as believers in Christ. It also emphasizes the importance of placing our unique gifts and talents at the service of the Lord, while remaining true to our individuality.
EpisodeDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christ
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The speaker discusses how personal, private sins may hurt not only oneself but also others, and how the pursuit of virtue can help to mitigate this impact.
14:04 - 17:22 (03:17)
Summary
The speaker discusses how personal, private sins may hurt not only oneself but also others, and how the pursuit of virtue can help to mitigate this impact.