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

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 5: Tower of Babel (2023)

January 5th, 2023  |  17 mins 17 secs

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

Day 4: The Flood (2023)

January 4th, 2023  |  20 mins 7 secs

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

Day 3: Noah's Ark (2023)

January 3rd, 2023  |  17 mins 53 secs

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

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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 181: Jonah and the Whale (2022)

June 30th, 2022  |  26 mins 28 secs

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Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138.

Day 180: Giving Time to God (2022)

June 29th, 2022  |  22 mins 48 secs

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As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don't give our hearts and minds to God, we won't be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124.

Day 179: Blinded by Comfort (2022)

June 28th, 2022  |  26 mins 52 secs

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Fr. Mike points out how Amos' warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122.

Day 178: Called Back (2022)

June 27th, 2022  |  23 mins 5 secs

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Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110.

Day 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2022)

June 10th, 2022  |  19 mins 16 secs

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Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today's readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22.