Day 29: Knowing the Name of God (2025)

This monologue podcast episode of "Catechism in a Year" focuses on God's revelation of His name and its significance. Fr. Mike Schmitz begins by introducing the episode (Day 29), covering paragraphs 205-211 of the Catechism, and emphasizing the importance of understanding God's self-revelation through the story of Moses and the burning bush. He discusses the meaning of the Tetragrammaton (YHWH), exploring interpretations like "I am who I am," and highlights how this revelation conveys both God's accessibility and His mysterious, ineffable nature. The episode concludes by connecting Jesus' declaration "I AM" in John 8 to the divine name, reinforcing the Trinity and emphasizing God's mercy and faithfulness despite human sinfulness. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of God's self-revelation and the reverence due to His holy name.