The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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Day 112: True Friendship (2024)
April 21st, 2024 | 17 mins 56 secs
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Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142.
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Day 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2024)
April 20th, 2024 | 19 mins 44 secs
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Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan's brotherly friendship with David, and Saul's bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59.
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Day 110: David and Goliath (2024)
April 19th, 2024 | 18 mins 51 secs
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Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David's heroic courage in this battle came from David's faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12.
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Day 109: A Heart of Obedience (2024)
April 18th, 2024 | 17 mins 45 secs
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As we continue to read about Saul's vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God's own heart. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61.
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Day 108: Saul's Vanity (2024)
April 17th, 2024 | 21 mins 35 secs
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Fr. Mike highlights Saul's brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58.
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Day 98: Israel Asks for a King (2024)
April 7th, 2024 | 21 mins 30 secs
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Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel's sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86.
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Day 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2024)
April 6th, 2024 | 19 mins 31 secs
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Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel's dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150.
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Day 96: Hannah's Prayer (2024)
April 5th, 2024 | 24 mins 18 secs
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As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah's deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149.
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Day 85: Fighting for Each Other (2024)
March 25th, 2024 | 18 mins 58 secs
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As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today's readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129.
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Day 84: The Sun Stands Still (2024)
March 24th, 2024 | 21 mins 51 secs
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Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today's readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128.