God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786. 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.
The podcast discusses the concept of the church as people of God, body of Christ, and the temple of Holy Spirit while reading through the Catechism of the Catholic Church for 365 days as a journey towards spiritual knowledge and finding one's identity in God's family.
Paragraphs 781 and 782 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church discuss the idea of the people of God, who are called to be a priestly, prophetic, and royal people. The characteristics of this people are listed in paragraph 782, emphasizing the importance of community in addition to individual faith.
This episode discusses the concept of the priesthood of all believers, and how every baptized Christian is given the responsibility for the service and mission that flow from being a priest, a prophet, and a royal people.
Those who share in Christ's prophetic office are called to profess the truth in love, including speaking truth when needed, and are responsible for serving others in their own community.