The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 17: The Canon of Scripture (2026)
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Jan 17, 2026 Fr. Mike dives into the fascinating formation of the canon of Scripture, highlighting the significance of all 73 books of the Old and New Testaments. He explores the Old Testament's enduring wisdom and the New Testament's focus on Christ as central to salvation. Delving into the stages of Gospel formation, he emphasizes that the Church played a vital role in defining the New Testament before its codification. Historical councils that affirmed the canon are reviewed, along with a discussion on the importance of the Gospels in prayer and daily life.
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Canon Established By Apostolic Tradition
- The Church discerned the Canon by apostolic tradition, not personal preference.
- Sacred Scripture includes 73 books given through the living Tradition of the Church.
Old Testament's Enduring Value
- The Old Testament remains divinely inspired and permanently valuable.
- It prepares for Christ and contains the hidden presence of our salvation.
Divine Pedagogy In Scripture
- Old Testament texts can be provisional in law but permanent in witness and wisdom.
- They reveal God's gradual pedagogy leading to the revelation of Christ.