Episode
Day 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit
19:40
Published: Fri Feb 03 2023
Description
The Catechism introduces us to the Holy Spirit and describes how the Spirit reveals the Father and the Son to us. It also gives us some background and context regarding the way we describe the Holy Spirit in the Roman Catholic Church compared to the way that the Eastern Orthodox Church describes the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike breaks it down for us and gives us some hope for a future reconciliation between Eastern and Western Churches. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 243-248. 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 episode, the hosts continue discussing paragraph 689 of the Catechism and reflect on the unifying work of the Holy Spirit amid division and brokenness in the world.
00:00 - 04:52 (04:52)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts continue discussing paragraph 689 of the Catechism and reflect on the unifying work of the Holy Spirit amid division and brokenness in the world. They also highlight the importance of acknowledging and seeking reconciliation in relationships.
EpisodeDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This discussion explains how the Father, as the first origin, is also the father of the only son and both together are the single principle from which the Holy Spirit proceeds.
04:52 - 11:45 (06:52)
Summary
This discussion explains how the Father, as the first origin, is also the father of the only son and both together are the single principle from which the Holy Spirit proceeds. The Western tradition includes filioque in their expression of the consubstantial communion between the Father and the Son, which establishes the Holy Spirit as another divine person with the Father and Jesus.
EpisodeDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This podcast episode discusses the Filioque controversy in the early church and the attempts made by the Council of Florence to reconcile East and West regarding the Holy Spirit's origin.
11:45 - 18:27 (06:42)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the Filioque controversy in the early church and the attempts made by the Council of Florence to reconcile East and West regarding the Holy Spirit's origin. The idea that the Holy Spirit proceeds not only from the father but also from the son goes back to the early church.
EpisodeDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Father Mike invites everyone to pray for the restoration and reconciliation of the Church, particularly between the East and the West, hoping for the Holy Spirit of unity to bring them together once again.
18:27 - 19:34 (01:07)
Summary
Father Mike invites everyone to pray for the restoration and reconciliation of the Church, particularly between the East and the West, hoping for the Holy Spirit of unity to bring them together once again.