Meditation on the Word according to the Catechumenate (Baptismal Preparation Course of the Early Church)
The essence of the gospel that the early Christians chewed over and embodied
Today, meditate anew here.
“Catch your breath, which has been short in the world, before the word of God.”
Blessed days of growing one step at a time through the Word every day!

This is a collection of meditations on the Word of God that helps you grow into a strong tree of faith by reflecting on the Word of God every day, following the 'catechumenate', the preparatory course for baptism in the early church.
At a time when many Christians are struggling in the valley of daily life and losing their vitality under the heavy burden of uncertainty, the author guides us on a 365-day journey of faith through the early Christians to discover the form the church needs to recover.
In the early church before Christianity was recognized, the equation 'baptized person = true Christian' was established.
Because becoming a Christian entailed the risk of persecution and martyrdom, the decision to be baptized was not easy, and the religious community was also cautious in accepting those who were to be baptized.
So, in order for a prospective Christian in the early church to be baptized and converted, he or she had to go through a long and difficult process of two to three years.
During this period, they spent time with the community, listening to doctrines and moral teachings, and asking themselves various questions about their faith and life as Christians, and making decisions.
At the same time, the community also focused on verifying whether this person was well-versed in the teachings and whether there were any real changes in his life.
Those who passed the community's verification could become candidates for baptism, and after going through a series of processes and taking vows, could be reborn as true Christians.
This entire process of rebirth is called 'catechumenate'.


However, in 313 AD, when Christianity was legalized in the Roman Empire and the baptism process was simplified, countless people were baptized too easily without much thought and rebirth, becoming Christians in name only.
There are Christians who have not been reborn because their faith was not yet fully mature, and this continues to this day.
We need the breath of God to live a vibrant life, breathing with God, not an empty piety.
This book helps you stop breathing heavily in the world, catch your breath with God's word, and fill your life with vitality.
It includes daily scriptures and profound, insightful writings focused on Christian growth and maturity, as well as meditation questions for the community to share.
You can also continue meditating on “God’s Breath” through the YouTube channel “Pastor Kim Byeong-sam’s Daily Meeting.”
Just as new shoots sprout from withered branches after winter, we are led to live each day breathing with the Lord who has overcome hardships and blossoming with life.