Day 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery

Day 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery

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Day 27: The Gift of the Creed (2026)

The Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discus ...  Show more

Day 26: Communion of Believers (2026)

Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the bel ...  Show more

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