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The Catechism: An Underrated Resource
The Catechism of the Catholic Church may not seem like a priority in these crazy times. Keeping up with breaking news and its impact on our family lives is a full-time job! Besides, the long season of Ordinary Time feels like a spiritual vacation. It is scattered with solemnities, but not as intense as the seasons on either side of it. And with digital ways to learn about the Faith, a thick book can seem archaic and outdated.
I used to think this way. I assumed the Catechism was full of complicated language and philosophical arguments. Like an encyclopedia, I considered it an index and not spiritual reading.
That is until I opened it. Once I did, I was stunned. Come to find out, the Catechism is not a dusty volume of difficult text. The Catechism is a rich exposition of the Catholic Church’s teachings and a story about God’s love for us!
The Go-To for Catholic Teaching
The more of the Catechism I read, the more I realize that Catholics need to rediscover it. Catholic Catechisms should be one of the most-used books on the shelves in our homes. Though the Catechism does not hold the Bible’s level of authority, it does present the dogma of the Church in a reliable way.
In answering a question about the Catechism’s authority, Catholic apologist Jim Blackburn answered:
Continued below.
Why Catholics Need to Return to the Catechism - Catholic Stand
The Catechism of the Catholic Church may not seem like a priority in these crazy times. Keeping up with breaking news and its impact on our family lives is a full-time job! Besides, the long season of Ordinary Time feels like a spiritual vacation. It is scattered with solemnities, but not as intense as the seasons on either side of it. And with digital ways to learn about the Faith, a thick book can seem archaic and outdated.
I used to think this way. I assumed the Catechism was full of complicated language and philosophical arguments. Like an encyclopedia, I considered it an index and not spiritual reading.
That is until I opened it. Once I did, I was stunned. Come to find out, the Catechism is not a dusty volume of difficult text. The Catechism is a rich exposition of the Catholic Church’s teachings and a story about God’s love for us!
The Go-To for Catholic Teaching
The more of the Catechism I read, the more I realize that Catholics need to rediscover it. Catholic Catechisms should be one of the most-used books on the shelves in our homes. Though the Catechism does not hold the Bible’s level of authority, it does present the dogma of the Church in a reliable way.
In answering a question about the Catechism’s authority, Catholic apologist Jim Blackburn answered:
Continued below.
Why Catholics Need to Return to the Catechism - Catholic Stand