The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 16: Senses of Scripture (2026)
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Jan 16, 2026 Explore the two senses of Scripture: the literal and the spiritual. Dive into how events like the Red Sea crossing foreshadow Christ through the allegorical sense. Discover how the moral sense encourages just actions drawn from biblical stories. Learn about the anagogical sense, emphasizing our eternal destiny. Fr. Mike summarizes these dimensions while reflecting on St. Augustine's insights about the Church's role in interpreting Scripture. Engage with rich examples and deepen your understanding of divine messages!
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Two Complementary Senses Of Scripture
- Scripture has two complementary senses: the literal and the spiritual.
- The spiritual sense reveals meanings not originally intended by the human author.
Three Faces Of The Spiritual Sense
- The spiritual sense is subdivided into allegorical, moral, and anagogical senses.
- These senses allow events and realities in scripture to function as signs within God's unified plan.
Red Sea As A Type Of Baptism
- The crossing of the Red Sea literally describes the Hebrews passing through the waters.
- Allegorically, it foreshadows Christ's victory and the meaning of Christian baptism.
