Day 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins)

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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Жыл бұрын

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.
📖 Follow along with the official Catechism in a Year Reading Plan (AscensionPress.com/CIY)
Part 1 of the Catechism-the first pillar-is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead.
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@nancybarry4150 Жыл бұрын

I was born and raised Jewish, became a Christian in part thru a Billy Graham crusade. I’ve attended a Southern Baptist church for over 25 years while also being a part of a Catholic women’s Bible study group. I did Bible in 365 and now embarking on Catechism in 365. I love Fr Mike along with Bishop Barron. I believe the more we learn about The OT, NT the more we can give God all the Glory. It’s all about accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. I’m praying this study will do so for those who don’t know Him🙏✝️🙏

@Karen-fw3tv Жыл бұрын

Are you considering converting or just journeying with us? You are welcome either way!

@nancybarry4150 Жыл бұрын

@@Karen-fw3tv I’m very happy being right where I’m at! One conversion was more than enough. Let’s just say my family and friends were less than thrilled. Walking away from Judaism is concerned by some that you have died, you are completely cut off. Thankfully that did not happen to me! I’ve grown to discount denominations, what matters most to me is accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior✝️ I’ve been a 20 year member of a Catholic Bible study. They accept me just as I am. I have come to see that the Eucharist is the real body and blood of Christ✝️💟✝️ Have a blessed day

@yensilluap Жыл бұрын

@@nancybarry4150 That is amazing to have such an open heart! Can I ask though that knowing Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist as you do, doesn’t it make you yearn to partake of Him?

@nancybarry4150 Жыл бұрын

@@yensilluap I do partake The church I attend for Bible study The Priest allows me to.

@yensilluap Жыл бұрын

@@nancybarry4150 How lovely! He knows you are Catholic at heart! How many “Catholics” take Holy Communion and don’t believe or realize what they are doing! Such a deep mystery is the Holy Eucharist! It is the means by which Our Lord moves in the world!

@madgiemadgie9128 Жыл бұрын

This priest literally always fills my heart with delight! He’s like a relative that I’m always happy to see and hear from. God bless your ministry Fr.Mike 🙏🏾❤️

@equalizertime188 Жыл бұрын

I SEE HIM LIKE JESUS CHRIST A PIECE OF CHRISTS PERSONALITY AND IT REFLECTS BACK TO HOW COULD MEN OR (US) BE SO EVIL AND SICK TO CRUCIFY HIM😢😢😢😥😱

@carlac33 Жыл бұрын

Same. It feels so critical that we do actually pray for him bc I'm sure the devil is so angry about him introducing/helping ppl getting to know God more fully. I have no doubt he will be throwing all kinds of temptations at him. 🙏

@madgiemadgie9128 Жыл бұрын

@@carlac33 You are absolutely correct.Imagine 100 million podcast downloads for The Bible In A Year?? And now The Catechism?Demons are furious! Thank you for the important reminder, I will pray even harder for him.

@kingofthorns203 11 ай бұрын

He has such a wonderful energy. You see his joy in his vocation all over his face

@jacquenecranna2197 7 ай бұрын

The beauty of his presentation style is that he sounds like your best friend, yet like all priests has a great knowledge. It is so apparent that he is passionate about demystifying the scriptures and Catholic Tradition Thankyou Father.d

@abingbalaba9463 Жыл бұрын

Day 3: Thank you Fr. Mike & Jeff Cavins for reminding me not just to believe but entrusting myself to God 🙏🙏🙏

@dianakamau4188 Жыл бұрын

Fr. Mike you are heaven sent! I was born into a Catholic family but at some point in my life, I moved to another church because of a relationship I was in which came to an end in 2016, then I moved back to the Catholic Church because I never felt like I fit in. For the last two years I have been praying for an opportunity to redo/refresh my catechism again and God sent you. I pray that as God has chosen to use you, may He grant you strength, health and wisdom as you take us through. And for me to remain faithful to the end. God give me a teachable spirit and transform my mind, help me to entrust myself in You fully. Love from Kenya 🇰🇪

@equalizertime188 Жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS YOU 🙏 IM ACTUALLY LOOKING TO BRING A GIRL IVE BEEN TALKING TO ON LINE GROM GAHNA AFRICA, WHAT DO YOU THINK?😊❤️

@simonslater9024 Жыл бұрын

You say you moved to another church but the painful truth is you moved to a protestant CULT NOT church! Only Jesus can found a Church NOT sinful men! Please watch Don’t call protestant’s Christian. Then Following Padre Pio. Then The Papacy can NOT be destroyed. Then the warning or illumination of conscience by Christine Watkins. God bless. Praise Jesus and Mary always!!!

@jacklinekadondi818 Жыл бұрын

Love from Uganda

@catherinenganga2137 Жыл бұрын

I'm with you Diana. To stay faithful to the end. Fr Mike's content is rich. And listening to him is definitely a gift; digesting the text for us.

@charlottehayward5943 Жыл бұрын

As a Presbyterian listening to this we also say this creed. We say it together and now it has a deeper meaning to me. Thank you. We all belong to one church. The church of the Lord Jesus Christ.

@michaelottesen6143 Жыл бұрын

@@InventorKnight I 2nd that Charlotte. The most important being the Eucharist! I came from the Lutheran church and now I have the fullness of the faith being Catholic. Please consider and pray about joining the church that our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus founded, Charlotte. Bless you.

@InventorKnight Жыл бұрын

@@ricks.3229 What church is The One and Only Apostolic Church handed down by Jesus? The Catholic Church. All Christian denominations stem from the church. Being a Christian is great but there is absolutely nothing like the real thing. I’m all the other denominations there are things missing. My Jehovah friend can’t seem to see this fact. Praying for all. God bless. 🙏🙏🙏

@doreenpodetz6573 Жыл бұрын

Amen to that 🙏

@DebHeadworth Жыл бұрын

It’s really great you’re listening to this as a Presbyterian. 👍🏻. It’ll be nice to hear your perspective as you go through this series.

@thivan2000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your openness. May all of us be united one day!

@elizabethcronin3074 7 ай бұрын

Hello everyone & Happy Day 3 of 2024!🙏😊

@dianefrank3688 7 ай бұрын

🙋‍♀Elizabeth & All 😊Day 3 ❤🙏

@sonyaorourke7741 Жыл бұрын

St. Blaise, please heal and protect Fr.Mike's throat. Through the intercession of St.Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from all other illness'. Archangel Raphael, most glorious Prince, be mindful of Fr. Mike and pray for Fr.Mike here and every place to the son of God. O God who gave your servant Tobias the holy archangel Raphael for a companion on his journey, please stay by Fr.Mike throughout this year. Keep him healthy, safe and protected. Archangel Gabriel, messenger of God, please assist Fr.Mike's pilgrimage on earth.

@TiggyTabbycat Жыл бұрын

Thank you Father Mike for bringing the work of the Holy Spirit into my broken life

@equalizertime188 Жыл бұрын

BLESS YOU GOD LOVES YOU AND SO DO I 😍❤️🙏

@orig999 Жыл бұрын

Well said Tiggy May God's healing bless all of us

@Noone-bv9xr Жыл бұрын

Jesus came to fix all our brokenness. I love you and Gid Bless!

@pqthegr8658 Жыл бұрын

God bless you. We are all with you praying and rooting for you❤️❤️

@lynng7457 Жыл бұрын

I think we are all broken. You are not alone. God Bless Us All.

@carolined3058 11 ай бұрын

Gone to an Evangelic church ; got lost on the way and found my way back to the Lord. Now in search for a church that fills my heart . Not ready yet to become catholic but it's pulling. Thanks for the podcastserie I''ll walk trough it.

@abyssluffy8938 7 ай бұрын

You'll Love It

@CDM1234 6 ай бұрын

We are the only church with the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist 👐🙏💖

@Spooklilly-Latina4Freedom 5 ай бұрын

I'm with you there, was an atheist who recently returned to God. I'm just in the learning phase, don't even know what denomination but this catechism seems like a great place to start. I feel the pull as well. Blessings to you and anyone else who reads this ✝️🙏♥️

@thebirdartistscottage Жыл бұрын

“He adjusts his language to our weakness and he speaks to us.” I’ve never heard it said like that. What a blessing this series is already and only on day 3! God bless you, Fr Mike and Jeff!

@brianfarley926 Жыл бұрын

Fr. Mike after this is done perhaps you can do the, “Theology of the Body,” written by Pope John Paul II. It’s a monumental piece of work as well that will tie in nicely with the Bible in a Year and The Catechism in a Year.

@MM22272 Жыл бұрын

Super suggestion!

@vivbrowne3389 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@blerinapsota2447 Жыл бұрын

Amen! That would be wonderful

@adjesumpermariam8070 Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion.

@JP2GiannaT Жыл бұрын

I dunno, JP2 was a good theologian but his stuff is extremely dense. It's not simple listening.

@Ritabug34 Жыл бұрын

1. Reminders to entrust myself to God. 2. Prayers for Fr. Mike! 3. We must stand together against the storm

@christinegammel3644 Жыл бұрын

Can you summarize each day?? ❤😂

@jackbattey996 7 ай бұрын

Watching this alongside Bible in a year, love it. Thank you Fr. Mike

@user-gr5zt6kw3s 7 ай бұрын

What a grace to be called into this faith.

@sandramaldonado1918 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Jesus to all who have worked on this project.🙏

@kaiyenthach-le Жыл бұрын

The enthusiasm is so contagious especially for someone who is new to all of this, thank you ❤

@Melissa-dz6je Жыл бұрын

I ran out of room, taking notes ✍️ in my Catechism in a Year notebook, for Day #3! This is Soo RICH to Feed my Soul!! ♥️"Help me LORD, To ENTRUST Myself To You!!" Father, I'm Praying for you & Everyone embarking on this Journey!! Please pray for me too, Blessings to You All!!

@annmariem3236 Жыл бұрын

Haha! I ran out of room almost every day in my BIAY notebook - I have many days with 10 additional sticky notes on them! So for CIAY I'm using 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of paper - for day 3 I filled up 3 sheets of notes, front and back. I think I might have a problem! 😂🤪

@orig999 Жыл бұрын

Same Larger posits are needed

@Melissa-dz6je Жыл бұрын

@@annmariem3236 Ann Maria🌸 You're Exercising FAITH In ACTION!! God Bless You! You GO Girl!! ❣️Its gonna be an Amazingly Holy Heart Transformation Adventure for us All!!

@Melissa-dz6je Жыл бұрын

@@orig999 Yes! Exactly 💯!

@claytonhall989 9 ай бұрын

You spoke to me today. Over the last few months, I decided that I would go to mass more than once per week and in doing so, I found myself, as you said, “entrusting” myself in Jesus Christ more. I believed that Christ was present in the mass, but I waxed and waned in my passion for encountering Christ. It wasn’t until recently that I decided to plan my week days around mass times rather than the other way around and in doing so, I found myself anxiously waiting to go to mass. It’s hard to put into words the work that I believe Christ has done and is doing in me. May the Lord bless you, Father Mike, Jeff Cavins, and all of my brothers and sisters.

@JayRedding12_12 Жыл бұрын

"The New Testament is hidden in the Old, and the Old Testament is revealed in the New" I love that!

@LuisPellicano Жыл бұрын

The good thing of being a Catholic is that I can uderstand this podcast to its fullest, even if English is not my native language. One Church under God!

@pattisiedlicki Жыл бұрын

Thank you Father Mike and Ascension! Another beautiful thing about this podcast and The Bible in a Year? Not only do they help us grow in faith, but they bring us together in fellowship. No one is alone on this journey! Peace and Blessings to everyone in this New Year!

@equalizertime188 Жыл бұрын

BLESS YOU LOVELY LADY 🌹🙏❤️

@cecilemaeocado5941 Жыл бұрын

thank you and may God bless him and keep him protected from all evils

@vale.m15 Жыл бұрын

Hi Father Mike. This is the 3rd day that I'm tuning in. It's a coincidence if I tell you that last Christmas Mass 2022 while receiving the Lord in the Eucharist, I heard a voice in my heart that says that the Lord wants me to get to know Him better this 2023 and I wondered how to grow closer to Him. Surprisingly, on the 1st day of this month after coming from New Year's Morning Mass while surfing KZfaq, I found your channel and I'm incredibly happy indeed. God will always make a way for us. Looking forward to journeying with you throughout this year. God bless. 😇

@annec988 Жыл бұрын

Same here, 3rd day. I had been asking God if I should start a Bible study group at church before Christmas, so I put up a poster and had zero response to it, but I felt I really needed it but wanted to do it with others rather than alone, so I felt a bit deflated. Then found this a few days ago, and thank God I found this and Fr Mike for doing it.

@jamesforsman6121 Жыл бұрын

Same here.

@dcamille- Жыл бұрын

There is also Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike you can listen and subscribe God Bless you on your journey !

@empea3837 Жыл бұрын

@@annec988 praise God 🎉

@empea3837 Жыл бұрын

@@annec988 And way to go!

@jerseygirl2854 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking us on this journey, Father Mike. I’m praying for you 🙏🏻

@margueriterene192 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been a Catechist in my parish for a very long time , but have taken a sabbatical. I did the Bible in a year and I’m happy to be doing the Catechism during my time away from home. Thank you Fr. Mike for the opportunity to do this. I know I’ll be better equipped to continue the work in my church and to share the knowledge I’m gaining with my students and fellow catechist. I will also promote the program in my parish even while I am away. I am learning so much about the depth of God’s love for us his children.

@andreabiro2357 7 ай бұрын

I am so excited about the Catechism!

@museluvr Жыл бұрын

More commenting: when I first started attending Mass before I even joined RCIA, I listened and thought man, memory' not good, how am I going to remember this stuff. Then, next day at a Catholic bookstore, I came across a small book with prayers, but in it was a direct tracking of the Mass, from the beginning to end. It was so handy to have until most of it I memorized. I still use it for the Creed & for Gloria at times. But it was a soul saver for sure. I do love that my friend who helped me to become Catholic stated I was more in tone with the Mass than most of the cradle Catholics there. I found that distressingly sad, and cry for them to re-discover the beauty of the Catholic Mass (I cry a lot in Mass, especially at the Eucharistic Prayer, where before I knew what it was, I'd sob my heart out (still do), my heart knowing exactly what and Who it was). Father Calloway said it best with lukewarm Catholics who frightened him not knowing their faith. The more I learn, the deeper I open my heart to God, and to Christ. I already believed in the Holy Trinity, but this is just - wow! What beautiful history and such a gift Christ, God gave to us, who loves us unconditionally, and hasn't roasted us by now (I could not blame Him if He had, look at us!). He is so faithful, and as Christ said, so good, the One who truly is.

@NA-ls7hi Жыл бұрын

Thank you Father May God bless you and keep you safe. 3 down 362 to go and good news my husband has happily joined me as well 😊Please keep us in your prayers 🙏 Regards from Sydney Australia

@JKHIGH5 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t think I would finish the Bible in a Year, but I am so grateful that I did. I attended Catholic Grade school, High school, college and grad school, but never heard of the Catechism until my husband was given one at RCIA for his Confirmation in 2012...Still haven’t read it, but like you said, I use it for a reference. So looking forward to this! ❤ Thank you Fr. Mike!!😊

@jonmernick780 Жыл бұрын

Fr Mike the youtube version is better then the podcast, the video is great

@jacquenecranna2197 7 ай бұрын

I am a Catholic but not from the cradle. I do not historically have the knowledge of Tradition. This series is really helping me understand my faith. It does need to be remembered that many of us come from this background. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity ❤

@njerikiagiri6542 Жыл бұрын

I was a bit worried when I saw the length of the video but I have thoroughly enjoyed that discussion Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins. Thank you so very much. I am praying for you and all on this journey.

@deliagarcia438 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy to have this course after completing the Bible Study in a year. This series is now part of my early morning routine to get me started in a positive and loving mind frame. I love seeing the speakers on you tube instead of simply the words (Bible Study in a year). It feels as if I'm having coffee with good friends! Thank you to both Father Mike and Jeff Cavins, as it takes so much time and energy to do a video every day! ❤

@btamp925 Жыл бұрын

Thank you from Italy….God bless this community and all those hands that work for His good….Amen

@danbonini357 7 ай бұрын

My mission. Intellectual ascension with the Holy Spirit.

@daughterofchrist1775 3 күн бұрын

Separating out the faith into four pillars, is a teaching tool.

@albertaristine6760 Жыл бұрын

So true Mr Cavins. Father Mike is the instrument with which God is using to preach his word to the world. To also help us understand and know the faith of the Catholic Church which is the faith in God. Good choice God. Father Mike is a blessing to the world. It is obvious that he truly enjoys spreading God’s word and the understanding of our faith. How lucky are we that you chose him.

@MM22272 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. One note: we're not "lucky". Rather, we are blessed. Luck is predicated on arbitrary good fortune for which there is no reason, but for those with faith, like you and me, God is the ultimate reason for all that is good and every blessing. With luck, there is no reason and its basis is nothing. With blessings, the basis is God.

@frsandeepmenezes Жыл бұрын

"Not just a divine revelation, but a divine invitation" to participate in the divine life! What a conversation! Thanks, Fr Mike and Dr. Jeff

@staceyspargo5897 Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear you today. Please do not give up on me, an old lady. I love all this learning and doing. Amen

@paulr9470 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Fr Mike, I am part of a men’s group in Southern California “Servium” As we seek out our faith and truth in the church, we embrace and join you on this journey of peace & understanding Thank you !

@anthony1776diaz Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lord for this podcast.

@gvasqu Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this❤ praying for you both ❤

@johannaraisch4051 Жыл бұрын

I am so GRATEFUL for this Journey ! My prayer today is that each and every one of us come to Christ in LOVE and our lives transformed. 1/3/23 ❤

@joseguzman1051 7 ай бұрын

Amen 🙏.

@dianefrank3688 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Fr. Mike & Jeff Cavins for this introduction to What We Believe. This helps us to see what is ahead and to look for it in the upcoming days.❤🙏

@virginialake5080 7 ай бұрын

🙏❤️ It's a great introduction.

@dianefrank3688 7 ай бұрын

@@virginialake5080 They are sometimes a bit long, but well worth listening too. I always get something from them🙏

@chelseawatts5434 Жыл бұрын

I am also going through the catechism in a year i am a member of the lds church but i went to catholic school many years ago and i really just wanted to connect with God in a new way and explore my own faith through joining in with this challenge. I actually found out about it as i have been using the hallow prayer app and have been using that to help me get into a good routine of prayer but i can’t wait to learn more, i definitely want this to be a year of transformation and I’m so glad that there’s so many people joining in with this catechism in a year. Thankyou all and thankyou Fr Mike for leading us through this i will continue to pray for you and for everyone who is joining 😊

@jonathanj3862 Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@halo326 Жыл бұрын

I make sure I have it in the background sometimes when my Protestant husband is in the room ;)

@maryscullion1124 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Fr Mike and Mr Jeff Cavins. You both are sent by God to help me and others know our Lord better. God bless you and keep you forever. You both are in my prayers.

@YM-gi1qm Жыл бұрын

Fr Mike and Mr Cavins, thank you so much! I'm watching the CIY podcast daily and praying for the two of you, and for everyone following along (please pray for me as well)!! I've been meaning to dive in to the Catechism (and Bible) more intensively, and your podcasts are Heaven sent! I'm following the Bible in a Year podcast as well--great bodies of work!! God Bless you!

@sheilagallagher2221 Жыл бұрын

Awesome commentary Father Mike and Jeff! I’m sooo excited to do this. Finished Bible in a Year 12/31/2022….I am so grateful and feel so blessed!! 🙏🙏✝️❤️

@iamfilipinas Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all you do!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 please tell Father Mike he can soothe his throat with fresh grated ginger with a bit of honey in hot water and drink like tea. 😊 it’s my Filipino grandma’s remedy and find this helpful with sore throat from singing😂

@slyjacinto2012 Жыл бұрын

Ginger is my go to for sore throat and cough. I boil it with a little garlic and lemon. Works all the time Fr. Mike.

@equalizertime188 Жыл бұрын

HOW BEAUTIFUL 💕 IM ACTUALLY LOOKING TO BRING A FHILLIPINA WOMAN IM LOOKING ON A SITE ITS HARD TO FIND A GOOD WOMAN HEAR IN THE U.S. AND MY WORK DOESN'T ALLOW ACCESS TO FINDING A SUITABLE MATE PHILIPPINE WOMEN ARE CATHOLIC AND SEEM TO BE A BETTER MATE??WHAT DO YOU THINK?

@maximillianafrancine1451 Жыл бұрын

It works. I couldn't afford to see a doctor once and this worked.

@maximillianafrancine1451 Жыл бұрын

@@equalizertime188 a few minutes ago, it was from Ghana....

@equalizertime188 Жыл бұрын

@@maximillianafrancine1451 what I don't understand what you mean

@museluvr Жыл бұрын

Please God, give me an ounce of Fr Schmitz' excitement for the Faith, and I will finish this race without concern. It's like his mind is racing a thousand miles per hour, and he can't speak quick enough the words of glory to You most high. I thank you, Father, for doing this - I've meant to read the Catechism, but it's always seemed, well, overwhelming. Thank you from a Catholic of only 2 years, and I pray for all priests daily (you were one of 4 Father' on YT who reeled me in with my friend, who started this adventure). God bless!!!

@jonathanj3862 Жыл бұрын

Nice comment!

@josephtravers777 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this, Fr. Mike. So many left before the Catechism was published due to misunderstanding. Time for everyone to get back on board with this opportunity to learn. God bless you 🙏

@pattiraithel5412 Жыл бұрын

Don't worry Father, I will keep pressing play. I will also pray for you and Jeff and for all the work you put into teaching us. Thank you so much.😇

@jessicahoy5933 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this podcast..i know this is going to help me change my life for the better and be closer to God...I need him right now more than ever this podcast came to me at the perfect time in my life.. thank you

@monicaw2899 Жыл бұрын

Praying for you Father Mike as I pray for all God's chosen priests, to remain faithful to God's will for your life and we ask our Blessed Mother to keep you protected. Saint Michael the Archangel, with your light enlighten us, with your wings, protect us, with your sword, defend us. Amen.

@joannebywaters4154 Жыл бұрын

Oh oh oh, so good!!! ❤️🙏❤️God bless all listening, entrusting themselves & those showing up still on the fence!!🤗🙏😇❤️

@janiedelossantos6021 Жыл бұрын

Jumping on board! Scary but willing. Thank you Fr Mike❤

@tsr3779 Жыл бұрын

So nice to see faces today! What a gift! ❤ To see the love, enthusiasm and passion!

@sandravandyke1495 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for going through the catechism. I have been a catholic all of my life, but have never gone through the catechism. Having Jeff also on your show, which brings so many insights.

@daughterofchrist1775 4 күн бұрын

The Catechism is where we encounter God's plan of sheer goodness for us, revealed in Scripture, and passed down through the tradition of the Catholic Faith.

@celestialblissfulness Жыл бұрын

Im so thankful to God to be living in this time where we have the opportunity to have a plan to read all of the Bible and catechism along side fellow Catholics and Fr. Mike 🙏🏼

@wendyjansen2272 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Fr Mike and Jeff Cavins. I started following the Catechism only today but will definitely continue doing so. Lord, please put a protective wall of St Michael's angels around Fr Mike and all those that will be doing this program. Amen 🙏🙏

@priscilamae8720 Жыл бұрын

Jeff Cavins!! I am so grateful for you Jeff. You laid out the groundwork for learning the Bible through the Timeline Chart years ago for me and having you guide us through BIY with Fr. Mike was fantastic! At a time when our trust for priests and bishops is constantly being challenged, you are that key layperson whose own witness and story helps me to trust in God and the Church. Thank you 🙏

@rm-paradise Жыл бұрын

Saying prayers for all of us on a journey. Please join me in saying prayers for the holy souls and the most forgotten soul in Purgatory. 1/3/2023

@bettygludt4609 Жыл бұрын

This conversation is so encouraging and exciting! Not information but TRANSFORMATION! I can't wait.

@janevonvoros8786 Жыл бұрын

I've been praying for Fr. Mike every Sunday since listening to BIAY 2 years ago and for all of the listerners on that journey and now on this journey. God Bless.

@peggybruening5138 Жыл бұрын

My heart is full...Thank-you Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins. I am praying for you both and for our Catholic Church and for all believers and nonbelievers!

@blumerlredpilledgirl8958 Жыл бұрын

The enthusiasm in their relationship with the word is really refreshing.

@daughterofchrist1775 3 күн бұрын

He comes down to our level and He speaks to us

@jeanfloro4931 Жыл бұрын

Together!!!🙏🏼. Praying for you dear Fr. Mike Schmitz! Awesome presentation. I’m writing on my green CCC 😅 nicely and neatly dating the quotes from you and Jeff. God bless you both!!! I know this tape probably was pre-recorded but it’s nice to hear the name of Card. Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI), who just passed away Dec 31. I’ll ask him to pray for us especially, for you. 🙏🏼🕊💕

@nickymolburg7155 Жыл бұрын

I have not practiced the catholic religion in over 30 years. I am truly enjoying your podcast. I wish I could find a fr. Locally that was as welcoming as you are.

@Hymnstreams Жыл бұрын

It's good to receive the Sunday communion that one thing doesn't change from church to church

@yeshua1st Жыл бұрын

May the Lord protect and guide you Fr. Mike and Jeff. Amen

@56Tyskie Жыл бұрын

"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."

@shirleenfinney9193 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jeff for reminding everyone to pray for Fr. Mike. We ask God the Father to cover Fr. Mike with Jesus’ precious blood for protection within and without. His assignment is truly one-of-a-kind for the benefit of the people of the world. We pray for you too - stay with him, Jeff! Appreciate your critical contributions as well. 👍🙏

@iamneverwrong6635 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been participating in an Acts of the apostles Bible study at my Catholic Parish here in north Texas since September. After our discussion and questions, we watch a video of Jeff, explaining a lot of cool things from Acts . He is such a wealth of information. He’s amazing. Thanks for bringing him on with you Father Mike!

@irene_c-s Жыл бұрын

Thank you Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins. God Bless.

@daughterofchrist1775 4 күн бұрын

Reading through the Catechism, we will discover our identity in God's family as we journey together toward our heavenly home.

@ribbit1964 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been trying to read through the catechism for about a year now. I was so excited and further inspired when I heard of this project of yours Fr Mike - thank you! 900 pages seems very intimidating but to be about of your project and with your help, I know I’ll make through this year! God bless you Fr Mike, your ministry and your priesthood

@samuellee2107 Жыл бұрын

"As Christians we are not people of "the book", we are people of the Word--and specifically the Living Word, Jesus! And this revelation, what we call the deposit of faith that Jesus gave to the apostles, that is given in sacred scripture and in sacred tradition" 🤯 Mindblown

@samuellee2107 Жыл бұрын

"God reveals himself in words and deeds, and so the response to that revelation is in kind: in words and deeds. Words alone are not enough! It has to be words and deeds." Powerful stuff

@samuellee2107 Жыл бұрын

"The Bible is a tradition that comes from the Church....And it's the Church that said, 'That's the inspired Word of God'"

@goofball811 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff and Fr. Mike. I'm in!!!!!!! Bless you both. Each of you has a bead on my daily rosary.

@09mclemens Жыл бұрын

Loved this. Loved that the Introductions are planned as the actual presentation for certain days. Especially loved that the two of you were together having this conversation in person and we could see the video in addition to listening to the audio. I hope this is possible for the Introductions to the other pillars. Know that I continue to pray for you Fr. Mike. Thank you and Ascension for this ministry.

@daughterofchrist1775 3 күн бұрын

He pulls back the curtain, and He reveals Himself to us. He is responding to us, to our longing for Him

@theagrantusa2679 Жыл бұрын

Wow these two men are amazing! Thank you so much and may God bless you in all you do for His glory 🙏

@Simone-bb8yv Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much dear Father Mike and Jeff Cavins for this amazing journey! Greetings from Italy

@daughterofchrist1775 3 күн бұрын

Help me, help me Lord to entrust myself to you.

@lindab3293 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Father Mike! Praying for you and all participating in the Catechism in a Year! 🥰🙏🏼❤️

@perpetuamarabu8621 4 ай бұрын

God Bless you Father s it blessing from kenya, i teach Catechism

@tomdavis87 Жыл бұрын

I love that these introductions are in video form (with image rather than text)

@LucyEberhardt Жыл бұрын

So grateful to be on this journey in 2023 with Fr. Mike and the Catechism in a year!

@sharip2080 Жыл бұрын

I am on day three and really enjoy what I am learning! The catechism was always something I thought I would never learn about as it seemed too complicated. Each day I learn something new about my faith and about the Catechism. Thank you!

@antheakwaw605 Жыл бұрын

Thank you God for the gifts of Fr Mike and for Jeff. May the Good Lord continue to strengthen you Fr Mike as you deliver God's message to us, his people. May the Good Lord heal your voice and make it strong as you proclaim his teachings to us. What a gift! To God be the glory.

@jennifer8535 Жыл бұрын

If you don’t make it to the end of this video on your own, at least listen to this part, so important: 47:06 Thank you, Fr. Mike, you’re always in my prayers!