The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 64: The Lord (2026)
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Mar 5, 2026 A look at why the title Lord traces back to Yahweh and how Kyrios reveals Jesus’ divine name. Discussion of Thomas’ confession and Jesus’ power over nature, illness, demons, death, and sin. Examination of what calling Jesus Lord means for prayer, freedom, and Christian identity. Brief reviews of Jesus’ key titles and how the Spirit enables the confession of his lordship.
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Lord Connects Jesus To Yahweh
- The title Lord (Kyrios) links the Hebrew divine name Yahweh to Jesus, indicating Jesus is recognized as God himself.
- Fr. Mike cites Psalm 110 disputes and Gospel actions as evidence Jesus demonstrates divine sovereignty over nature, illness, demons, death, and sin.
Declaring Jesus Is Lord Means Sovereignty
- Saying Jesus is Lord testifies both to his divinity and to his sovereignty or dominion over every reality.
- Fr. Mike lists miracles (calming storms, multiplying food, raising the dead) to show concrete demonstrations of that dominion.
Early Confession Linked Jesus To Father's Glory
- Early Christian confession of Jesus as Lord meant attributing to him the honor and glory due to the Father because the Father raised and exalted him.
- Fr. Mike notes this confession also refused absolute submission to earthly powers like Caesar.