The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 39: The Father Almighty (2026)
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Feb 8, 2026 A lively exploration of God as Almighty, unpacking omnipotence and what it means for creation. A look at why divine power is ordered by wisdom and justice. Reflection on God as loving Father who adopts and shows mercy. A thoughtful treatment of suffering that points to mystery, humility, and faith.
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Divine Simplicity Means Unified Power
- God’s omnipotence unites power, will, intellect, wisdom, and justice as one identical divine simplicity.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz explains this means God's power is not arbitrary but essential to his being.
Choose Trust In God's Almightiness
- Grow toward faith that trusts God's almighty goodness and fatherhood without reservation.
- Fr. Mike prays we accept that nothing is impossible for God and thus place our trust in him.
Embrace Weakness To Receive Grace
- Let faith embrace God’s mysterious ways and glory in weakness to receive Christ's power.
- Fr. Mike points to Mary as the supreme model who believed in marvels beyond natural laws.
