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Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins. For each period in the timeline, Jeff will join Fr. Mike for a special episode that will help you understand the context of each reading.
With this podcast, you won’t just read the Bible in a year … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces of the Bible fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today!
Listen and…
Read the ENTIRE Bible
Feel more confident about your understanding of Scripture
Experience the transformative power of God’s Word in your daily life
Start seeing the world through the lens of Scripture
Each 20-25 minute episode includes:
Two to three scripture readings
A reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz
A guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word
The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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    <itunes:summary>In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way.
Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins. For each period in the timeline, Jeff will join Fr. Mike for a special episode that will help you understand the context of each reading.
With this podcast, you won’t just read the Bible in a year … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces of the Bible fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today!
Listen and…
Read the ENTIRE Bible
Feel more confident about your understanding of Scripture
Experience the transformative power of God’s Word in your daily life
Start seeing the world through the lens of Scripture
Each 20-25 minute episode includes:
Two to three scripture readings
A reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz
A guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word
The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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  <title>Day 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2025)</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6.</itunes:subtitle>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 281: Good and Evil (2025)</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. </itunes:subtitle>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. </p>

<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2025)</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19.</itunes:subtitle>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19.</p>

<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2025)</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today's readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25.</itunes:subtitle>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 357: Truth and Love (2024)</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn't just about feelings—it's about living in God's truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul's words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today's reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today's readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33.</itunes:subtitle>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 348: Rules for the New Life (2024)</title>
  <link>https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/biy-day348-2024</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>25:19</itunes:duration>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2024)</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>23:58</itunes:duration>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 281: Good and Evil (2024)</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>26:45</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. 
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. </p>

<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2024)</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>29:05</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19.</p>

<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2024)</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today's readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>28:29</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today's readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2024)</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:duration>24:42</itunes:duration>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 159: Bearing Fruit (2024)</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>As we read about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus' interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow's offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>22:09</itunes:duration>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 357: Truth and Love (2023)</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn't just about feelings—it's about living in God's truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul's words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today's reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today's readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>21:11</itunes:duration>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 348: Rules for the New Life (2023)</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>25:19</itunes:duration>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2023)</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>24:13</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6.</p>

<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 281: Good and Evil (2023)</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>26:45</itunes:duration>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. </p>

<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2023)</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>29:05</itunes:duration>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19.</p>

<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2023)</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today's readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>28:29</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today's readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25.</p>

<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 159: Bearing Fruit (2023)</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>As we read about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus' interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow's offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>22:09</itunes:duration>
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  <description>As we read about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus' interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow's offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<item>
  <title>Day 357: Truth and Love (2022)</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn't just about feelings—it's about living in God's truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul's words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today's reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today's readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>21:11</itunes:duration>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33.</p>

<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 348: Rules for the New Life (2022)</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Ascension</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>25:19</itunes:duration>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24.</p>

<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 281: Good and Evil (2022)</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>26:45</itunes:duration>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. </p>

<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2022)</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>29:05</itunes:duration>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2022)</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today's readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>28:29</itunes:duration>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2022)</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah's love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>24:42</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah's love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Day 159: Bearing Fruit (2022)</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>As we read about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus' interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow's offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>22:09</itunes:duration>
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. 
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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<p>For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.</p>

<p>Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)</a></p>]]>
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