This episode explores the nature of the Church as the People of God, drawing heavily from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 781-786. Against this backdrop, Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes the importance of understanding the Church not merely as a collection of individuals but as a unified body, a concept rooted in the document *Lumen Gentium*. More significantly, the discussion delves into the characteristics of this "People of God," highlighting that membership is achieved through baptism and faith, not birth, and that this community shares in Christ's anointing as priest, prophet, and king. For instance, the episode explains how this threefold anointing translates into a priestly vocation of service, a prophetic mission of truth-telling, and a royal responsibility of serving the poor and suffering. Ultimately, the episode concludes by emphasizing the Church's mission to spread God's love and salvation throughout the world, a task requiring the active participation of all baptized Christians in their respective roles. This underscores the profound responsibility and high calling bestowed upon each member of the People of God.
