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

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Day 46: Set Apart for God (2022)

15 februari 2022 · 25 min
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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. Lees meer

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Day 45: Pray for Priests (2022)

14 februari 2022 · 23 min
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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. Lees meer

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Day 44: Priestly Garments (2022)

13 februari 2022 · 28 min
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Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. Lees meer

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Day 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2022)

12 februari 2022 · 29 min
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Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 Lees meer

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Day 42: Moral Laws (2022)

11 februari 2022 · 29 min
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Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today's readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. Lees meer

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Day 41: The Day of Atonement (2022)

10 februari 2022 · 24 min
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Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today's readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. Lees meer

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Day 40: Laws of Justice (2022)

9 februari 2022 · 20 min
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Today, Fr. Mike explains how God's heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. Lees meer

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Day 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2022)

8 februari 2022 · 22 min
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Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. Lees meer

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Day 38: The Ten Commandments (2022)

7 februari 2022 · 25 min
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Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today's readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. Lees meer

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Day 37: The Mystical Works of God (2022)

6 februari 2022 · 18 min
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Today's episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. Lees meer

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Day 36: Manna from Heaven (2022)

5 februari 2022 · 22 min
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Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. Lees meer

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Day 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2022)

4 februari 2022 · 18 min
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Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. Lees meer

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Day 34: The Passover Instituted (2022)

3 februari 2022 · 24 min
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Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. Lees meer

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Day 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2022)

2 februari 2022 · 24 min
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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. Lees meer

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Day 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2022)

1 februari 2022 · 18 min
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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. Lees meer

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Day 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2022)

31 januari 2022 · 17 min
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Fr. Mike points out how today's reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. Lees meer

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Day 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2022)

30 januari 2022 · 20 min
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Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. Lees meer

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Day 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2022)

29 januari 2022 · 23 min
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Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses' call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today's readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. Lees meer

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Day 28: The Burning Bush (2022)

28 januari 2022 · 19 min
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Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today's' readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. Lees meer

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Day 27: The Birth of Moses (2022)

27 januari 2022 · 22 min
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Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today's readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. Lees meer

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Introduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022

27 januari 2022 · 22 min
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Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God's law. Lees meer

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Day 26: God Responds to Job (2022)

26 januari 2022 · 23 min
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Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God's beautiful yet mysterious response to Job's questions. Today's readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. Lees meer

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Day 25: Job's Questioning (2022)

25 januari 2022 · 22 min
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Where is God in Job's suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job's questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today's readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. Lees meer

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Day 24: Tears of Joy (2022)

24 januari 2022 · 22 min
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Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today's readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. Lees meer

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Day 23: Judah Changes (2022)

23 januari 2022 · 20 min
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We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah's heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. Lees meer

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Day 22: Go to Joseph (2022)

22 januari 2022 · 23 min
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Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today's readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. Lees meer

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Day 21: Walking with God (2022)

21 januari 2022 · 18 min
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Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph's righteousness as he walked with God. Lees meer

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Day 20: Judah and Tamar (2022)

20 januari 2022 · 17 min
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Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today's readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. Lees meer

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Day 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2022)

19 januari 2022 · 17 min
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Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today's readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. Lees meer

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Day 18: The Heart of Israel (2022)

18 januari 2022 · 20 min
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Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today's readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. Lees meer

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Day 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2022)

17 januari 2022 · 21 min
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Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today's readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. Lees meer

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Day 16: The Suffering of Job (2022)

16 januari 2022 · 23 min
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Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job's life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. Lees meer

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Day 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2022)

15 januari 2022 · 24 min
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Fr. Mike focuses on Leah's painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. Lees meer

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Day 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2022)

14 januari 2022 · 21 min
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Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac's blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. Lees meer

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Day 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2022)

13 januari 2022 · 21 min
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Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today's readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. Lees meer

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Day 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2022)

12 januari 2022 · 20 min
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Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah's marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God's constant providence in our lives, even when we don't see it. Today's readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. Lees meer

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Day 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2022)

11 januari 2022 · 20 min
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Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. Lees meer

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Day 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2022)

10 januari 2022 · 21 min
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Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. Lees meer

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Day 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2022)

9 januari 2022 · 21 min
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Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. Lees meer

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Day 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2022)

8 januari 2022 · 19 min
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Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today's readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. Lees meer

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Day 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2022)

7 januari 2022 · 19 min
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Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God's covenant with Abram, and how it points to God's immense love for us. Today's readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. Lees meer

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Day 6: Trust in the Lord (2022)

6 januari 2022 · 18 min
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Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. Lees meer

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Introduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022

6 januari 2022 · 23 min
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Congratulations, you've completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God's plan to redeem mankind. Lees meer

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Day 5: Tower of Babel (2022)

5 januari 2022 · 17 min
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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. Lees meer

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Day 4: The Flood (2022)

4 januari 2022 · 20 min
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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. Lees meer

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Day 3: Noah's Ark (2022)

3 januari 2022 · 18 min
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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. Lees meer

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Day 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2022)

2 januari 2022 · 24 min
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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. Lees meer

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Day 1: In the Beginning (2022)

1 januari 2022 · 21 min
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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. Lees meer

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START HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022

1 januari 2022 · 24 min
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Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We'll begin reading the Bible in the episode "Day 1: In the Beginning", but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we'll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. Lees meer

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BONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2022)

30 december 2021 · 22 min
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As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God's voice in scripture. Lees meer

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