The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2023)

January 14th, 2023  |  20 mins 40 secs

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Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac's blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4.

Day 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2023)

January 13th, 2023  |  20 mins 35 secs

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Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today's readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22.

Day 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2023)

January 12th, 2023  |  19 mins 42 secs

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Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah's marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God's constant providence in our lives, even when we don't see it. Today's readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19.

Day 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2023)

January 11th, 2023  |  19 mins 34 secs

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Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15.

Day 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2023)

January 9th, 2023  |  21 mins 23 secs

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Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5.

Day 5: Tower of Babel (2023)

January 5th, 2023  |  17 mins 17 secs

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Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps.

Day 4: The Flood (2023)

January 4th, 2023  |  20 mins 7 secs

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Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today's readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Day 3: Noah's Ark (2023)

January 3rd, 2023  |  17 mins 53 secs

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Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah's genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah's choice to follow God when no one else did.

For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

Day 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2023)

January 2nd, 2023  |  23 mins 51 secs

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In today's readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel.

For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

Day 1: In the Beginning (2023)

January 1st, 2023  |  20 mins 39 secs

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Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God's plan in your life.

For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.