The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 13: The Single Deposit of Faith (2026)
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Jan 13, 2026 Fr. Mike dives into the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, stressing their unity as the single deposit of faith. He highlights how the Magisterium plays a crucial role in authentically interpreting God's Word. The podcast also explores the idea that the Church’s prayer and practices reveal its beliefs, often going beyond what's explicitly written in Scripture. Using engaging analogies, Fr. Mike illustrates how knowledge is transmitted through lived experience and tradition.
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Scripture And Tradition Form One Deposit
- Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture together form one single deposit of faith that the Church hands on.
- Without both, our understanding of divine revelation would be incomplete.
The Canon Depends On Tradition
- The biblical canon itself was recognized by the Church and is not listed inside Scripture.
- Accepting the Bible's books depends on authoritative tradition beyond the text.
Worship Reveals Belief
- The Church transmits what she is not only by doctrine but through her life and worship.
- Lex arandi, lex credendi: the way the Church prays reveals what she believes.