The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 45: Summary of Creation (2026)
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Feb 14, 2026 A concise walkthrough of creation, explaining God as the sole creator and the purpose of the universe. Discussion of God’s ongoing presence sustaining all things and the Trinity’s role in creation. Reflection on suffering, why evil is permitted, and the call to trust divine providence. A brief wrap-up highlighting creation’s aim to share truth, goodness, and beauty.
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Creation As An Act Of Divine Love
- God created the world freely and directly, without needing any help from creatures.
- Creation reveals God's love and desire to share divine life with beings made in his image.
The Trinity In Creation
- The Trinity stands as the single principle of creation even though the Father is specially attributed as Creator.
- The Son and Holy Spirit equally participate, sustaining and giving life to the universe.
God Creates Ex Nihilo
- God creates ex nihilo, calling existence from nothing, unlike creatures who reorder existing things.
- Because everything depends on God, space, time, and being themselves come from him.
