Episode
Day 65: Why the Word Became Flesh
19:09
Published: Mon Mar 06 2023
Description
We learn that the Word became flesh to reconcile us with God, to manifest God’s love for us, to model holiness, and to make us partakers of the divine nature. We learn that the “Incarnation” refers to the fact that the Son of God assumed human nature in order to accomplish our salvation. Fr. Mike explains that belief in the Incarnation of God is the distinctive sign of Christian faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 456-463. 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 focus is on the section "conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary" as part of the Catechism in a Year series.
00:00 - 01:44 (01:44)
Summary
In this episode, the focus is on the section "conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary" as part of the Catechism in a Year series. Mike Schmitz discusses the Catholic Church's belief in the miraculous virginal conception of Jesus Christ and the implications it has for our faith.
EpisodeDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This podcast discusses the four reasons why the word became flesh according to paragraph 457 and 460 of the church's teachings.
01:44 - 06:08 (04:23)
Summary
This podcast discusses the four reasons why the word became flesh according to paragraph 457 and 460 of the church's teachings. The fourth reason is to make us partakers of the divine nature.
EpisodeDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
This podcast explains the reasons why the Word became flesh and assumed a human nature, as well as its significance for our salvation and understanding of God's love.
06:08 - 12:49 (06:41)
Summary
This podcast explains the reasons why the Word became flesh and assumed a human nature, as well as its significance for our salvation and understanding of God's love.
EpisodeDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The speaker discusses the difference between creating something and loving something, drawing a parallel to how Geppetto created Pinocchio but is not his biological father and how humanity can become divine without being gods.
12:49 - 16:51 (04:02)
Summary
The speaker discusses the difference between creating something and loving something, drawing a parallel to how Geppetto created Pinocchio but is not his biological father and how humanity can become divine without being gods.
EpisodeDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The podcast discusses the biblical references to God taking on a body and sacrificing himself as a human, referencing St. Paul's letter to the Philippians and the letter to the Hebrews.
16:52 - 19:05 (02:13)
Summary
The podcast discusses the biblical references to God taking on a body and sacrificing himself as a human, referencing St. Paul's letter to the Philippians and the letter to the Hebrews.