web02.fireside.fm Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:54:08 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) - Episodes Tagged with “Prudence” https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/tags/prudence Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400 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. en-us episodic The definitive Catholic Bible in a year podcast, brought to you by Ascension Ascension 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. no catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, Ascension podcasts@ascensionpress.com Day 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2025) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/day-297-2025 44f2ca47-6ef7-4001-ac5a-b190bccce1d6 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. 20:32 no As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. 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. 1 maccabees 16, sirach 38, sirach 39, proverbs 23, addiction, alcohol, wine, wisdom, prudence, gluttony, sin, god is good, creation is good, temperance, maccabean revolt, catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35.

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]]> As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35.

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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]]> Day 295: Israel's Expectations (2025) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/day-295-2025 984ec2d5-e996-454b-a3ca-1edaf0dcac88 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. 20:58 no Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. 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. 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34, Sirach 35, Proverbs 23, 1 Maccabees, Sirach, Proverbs, Expecations, Israel, Simon, Worship, freedom, generosity, love, God's love, God's plan, providence, faithfulness, prudence, wisdom, catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25.

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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]]> Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25.

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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]]> Day 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2024) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/biy-day297-2024 c31a0f66-2021-4f85-904f-f08e561f60e7 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. 20:32 no As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. 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. 1 maccabees 16, sirach 38, sirach 39, proverbs 23, addiction, alcohol, wine, wisdom, prudence, gluttony, sin, god is good, creation is good, temperance, maccabean revolt catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35.

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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]]> As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35.

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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]]> Day 295: Israel's Expectations (2024) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/biy-day295-2024 4a82d929-d7ff-467d-8a6d-9353d4eb65e3 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. 20:58 no Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. 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. 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34, Sirach 35, Proverbs 23, 1 Maccabees, Sirach, Proverbs, Expecations, Israel, Simon, Worship, freedom, generosity, love, God's love, God's plan, providence, faithfulness, prudence, wisdom catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25.

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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]]> Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25.

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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]]> Day 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2024) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/ciy-day150-2024 c3898a0a-b7d6-4c8b-a363-dadad4761c7c Wed, 29 May 2024 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. 28:18 no Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 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. dedication of the temple, solomon, gods presence, gods power, ark of the covenant, money, friendship, prudence, ecclesiastes 3-5, psalm 6, 1 kings 8, catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 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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]]> Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 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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]]> Day 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2023) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2023-day-297 9de404d4-c64b-486f-bda7-7b0f03a5c476 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. 20:32 no As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. 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. 1 maccabees 16, sirach 38, sirach 39, proverbs 23, addiction, alcohol, wine, wisdom, prudence, gluttony, sin, god is good, creation is good, temperance, maccabean revolt, catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35.

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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]]> As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35.

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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]]> Day 295: Israel's Expectations (2023) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2023-day-295 5a7cf3eb-8470-4c02-8ed8-a79228749a34 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. 20:58 no Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. 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. 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34, Sirach 35, Proverbs 23, 1 Maccabees, Sirach, Proverbs, Expecations, Israel, Simon, Worship, freedom, generosity, love, God's love, God's plan, providence, faithfulness, prudence, wisdom, catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25.

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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]]> Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25.

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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]]> Day 288: Battling Against Gossip (2023) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2023-day-288 95e6eda1-7d99-4332-a711-3ad98c231506 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. 23:42 no Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. 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. gossip, wisdom, biblical wisdom, 1 Maccabees, 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19, Sirach 20, Sirach 21, Proverbs 22, maccabees, maccabean revolt, proverbs, sirach, sin, prayer, virtue, goodness, trust, prudence, catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25.

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Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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]]> Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25.

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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]]> Day 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2023) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2023-day-150 3fa2a193-b75d-498b-b7ca-abeaefd93f0f Tue, 30 May 2023 03:15:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. 28:18 no Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 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. dedication of the temple, solomon, gods presence, gods power, ark of the covenant, money, friendship, prudence, ecclesiastes 3-5, psalm 6, 1 kings 8, , catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 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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]]> Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 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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]]> Day 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2022) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2022-day-297 e860d18e-41f0-46c3-8c7c-7173c5a05b3b Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. 20:32 no As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. 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. 1 maccabees 16, sirach 38, sirach 39, proverbs 23, addiction, alcohol, wine, wisdom, prudence, gluttony, sin, god is good, creation is good, temperance, maccabean revolt, catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35.

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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]]> As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35.

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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]]> Day 295: Israel's Expectations (2022) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2022-day-295 e22b307c-4ff9-4570-834a-a4ba8a35ec35 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. 20:58 no Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. 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. 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34, Sirach 35, Proverbs 23, 1 Maccabees, Sirach, Proverbs, Expecations, Israel, Simon, Worship, freedom, generosity, love, God's love, God's plan, providence, faithfulness, prudence, wisdom, catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25.

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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]]> Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25.

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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]]> Day 288: Battling Against Gossip (2022) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2022-day-288 f8e9f8d2-ac1f-4292-a5f7-75b3ac89f092 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. 23:42 no Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. 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. gossip, wisdom, biblical wisdom, 1 Maccabees, 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19, Sirach 20, Sirach 21, Proverbs 22, maccabees, maccabean revolt, proverbs, sirach, sin, prayer, virtue, goodness, trust, prudence, catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25.

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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]]> Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25.

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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]]> Day 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2022) https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/2022-day-150 d015886c-1763-4c5b-b21a-684e60e3ae72 Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Ascension full Ascension Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. 28:18 no Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 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. dedication of the temple, solomon, gods presence, gods power, ark of the covenant, money, friendship, prudence, ecclesiastes 3-5, psalm 6, 1 kings 8, catholic, bible, bible in a year, bible in a year with fr.mike, bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, bible in a year with fr mike, bible in a year with father mike, bible in a year with father mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr.mike schmitz, the bible in a year with fr mike, the bible in a year with father mike, the bible in a year with father mike schmitz, father mike, fr.mike, fr mike, fr. mike schmitz, father mike schmitz, bible podcast, read the bible, read the bible in a year, bible in a year podcast, bible podcast fr mike, bible podcast fr.mike, bible podcast fr.mike schmitz, bible podcast father mike, bible podcast father mike schmitz, scripture, god’s word, the word of god, Catholic Church, catholicism, catholic faith, catholic priest, ascension, ascension press, christianity, catholic bible,roman catholic, christian, catholics, catholic bible, totus tuus, bible study, Catholic Bible Study, ascension presents, salvation history, the great adventure bible, the great adventure timeline, catholics, ascension catholic, religion, jesus, jesus christ, catholic religion, god, Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 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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]]> Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 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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