This is not my first time reading the Catechism. Although I have not read the entire thing, I am familiar with it and have read portions of it.
One of the terms and ideas that is spoken about in this portion of the Catechism that I found interesting was Revelation, or God’s reason for revealing Himself to man. In CCC #52 it says, “By revealing himself God wishes to make them capable of responding to him, and of knowing him, and of loving him far beyond their own natural capacity.” I found this excerpt persuasive as it answers a couple of questions. First, it shows God’s infinite love for mankind and all He created and second, it demonstrates man’s reliance on and need for God. Through the revelation of God to man we see that there are constantly instances of God’s love and, in a sense, makes revelation a story of God’s love. But the relationship between God and man is not one way. CCC #27 says: “The desire for God is written in the human heart, because man is created by God and for God.” This gives reason behind why man pursues God and why we rely on a Divine Being.
In combining these two points it becomes clear that there is a constant relationship between God and man. We were created to desire, love, and know God and it is through God’s grace and love through His revelation that we are able to start to come to this knowledge.
Hey John! I like how you pointed out that the relationship between God and man is not one-way: because of God’s love through His revelation, we are able to love Him back. It reminds me of the proverb “what goes around comes around.” Despite our differences; I look forward to working together and perhaps learning some things from you this semester!
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