The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 40: God Is the Creator (2026)
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Feb 9, 2026 A lively exploration of God as Creator, addressing origins, destiny, and purpose. Science and faith are placed side by side to highlight wonder without collapsing meaning. The conversation tackles the problem of evil and what it means if the universe is mere accident. Themes include creation’s role in liturgy, baptism, and the call to union with God.
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Creation Shapes Life's Meaning
- The way we understand God as Creator shapes human and Christian life at its foundations.
- Asking who made us and why gives meaning beyond the how and what explained by science.
Science And Faith Ask Different Questions
- Science answers how and what, while faith asks who and why about origins.
- Integrating both perspectives deepens admiration for the Creator rather than undermining science.
Respond To Science With Gratitude
- Give thanks for scientific discoveries and the wisdom they reveal about creation.
- Let scientific knowledge increase your admiration for God's greatness, not replace it.
