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

Day 47: The Golden Calf (2023)

February 16th, 2023  |  23 mins 47 secs

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In today's reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79.

Day 46: Set Apart for God (2023)

February 15th, 2023  |  25 mins 4 secs

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Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today's readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115.

Day 45: Pray for Priests (2023)

February 14th, 2023  |  22 mins 45 secs

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As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today.

Day 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2023)

February 2nd, 2023  |  24 mins 24 secs

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In today's reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50.

Day 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2023)

February 1st, 2023  |  17 mins 43 secs

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As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49.

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

January 2nd, 2023  |  23 mins 51 secs

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

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

Day 1: In the Beginning (2023)

January 1st, 2023  |  20 mins 39 secs

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

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

Day 152: Being Forgotten (2022)

June 1st, 2022  |  18 mins 36 secs

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Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today's readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8.

Day 61: Complaining in the Desert (2022)

March 2nd, 2022  |  20 mins 5 secs

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Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today's readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33.

Day 60: Intercessory Prayer (2022)

March 1st, 2022  |  21 mins 15 secs

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Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today's readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10.