The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 53: Man in Paradise (2026)
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Feb 22, 2026 A discussion of humanity's original friendship with God and the harmony of creation. Exploration of original holiness, justice, and the unity of body and soul. Reflection on leisure, love, and labor as intended purposes and work as collaborative worship. A look at mastery of self and interior freedom as part of human vocation.
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Created For Friendship And Harmony
- God created humans for friendship and original harmony with Him, others, and creation.
- That original state (holiness and justice) was a sharing in divine life, not mere existence.
Brokenness Meets Divine Pursuit
- Sin fractured humanity's original harmony, introducing death and division with God, others, and ourselves.
- Despite this, God pursues us and offers redeemed life in Jesus Christ to restore and surpass that original state.
Holiness Prevented Death
- Original holiness meant sharing in divine life so man would not have to suffer or die while remaining in divine intimacy.
- Death entered the world only through sin, underscoring creation's original goodness.
