This monologue podcast, "Catechism in a Year," delves into the Catholic faith's understanding of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike Schmitz explains that Divine Revelation is comprised of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, emphasizing that Sacred Tradition predates and is the foundation for Sacred Scripture. He differentiates between "Big T" Tradition (unchanging core tenets) and "small t" traditions (practices and customs that can evolve), using the example of the Rosary's evolving number of mysteries. Finally, he highlights the role of the Magisterium (the teaching authority of the Church) in interpreting both Scripture and Tradition, clarifying that the Magisterium serves the Word of God, not the other way around. Listeners gain a clearer understanding of the interconnectedness of Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium in Catholic theology.
