
In Ascension’s The Catechism in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 episodes, providing explanation, insight, and encouragement along the way. Unlike any other Catechism podcast, The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) podcast follows a reading plan inspired by Ascension’s Foundations of Faith approach, a color-coded approa... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1136 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about Go... more
In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up ... more
The Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Ca... more
Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, exp... more
Every time I hit play, there’s a new thing that jumps at me. And this is my third! How could that be?
I wish I had this teaching in my youth. The Catechism helps us understand what God has known since creation. Amazing book, amazing church, second only to the Holy Bible.
changed me i am grateful forever. this is the 2nd time I am doing it and now it is witj friends
Helps me sleep at night and very informative. God bless us all, I love Jesus Christ the alpha and the omega!! The beginning and the end! Ave Christus Rex!! ✝️✝️✝️✝️
Don’t apologize for reviewing and revealing each paragraph in your words after reading God’s words. It really helps me to hear it again and hear your interpretation. God bless you and I am praying for you daily.
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This series provides a thoughtful and structured exploration of the Catechism of the Catholic Church over the course of a year, making it accessible and relatable for listeners. Each episode consists of a guided prayer, a specific reading from the Catechism, and insightful commentary from Fr. Mike Schmitz, which helps listeners understand the complexities of Catholic doctrine and how these teachings connect to Sacred Scripture and over 2,000 years of tradition. This unique approach allows for spiritual growth by engaging with the material on a profound level, offering both newcomers and seasoned Catholics valuable insights into their faith.
Listeners can expect to reflect deeply on foundational concepts of Catholicism, including prayer, th... more
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