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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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…
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- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2024)
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…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2024)
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…
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Day 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2024)
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. For…
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Day 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2024)
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. For the…
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Day 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2024)
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. For the complete reading plan, visit…
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Day 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2024)
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…
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Day 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2024)
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…
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Day 6: Trust in the Lord (2024)
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. Unlock the full…
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Introduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)
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…
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Day 5: Tower of Babel (2024)
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…
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Day 4: The Flood (2024)
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…
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Day 3: Noah's Ark (2024)
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…
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Day 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2024)
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…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
BONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children -…
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BONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2024)
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. For the…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
BONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2024)
Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 1: In the Beginning (2024)
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…
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Start Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)
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…
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Day 365: The Beginning and the End (2023)
Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise…
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Day 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2023)
Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the…
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Day 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2023)
Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to…
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Day 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2023)
Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 361: Judgment and Repentance (2023)
Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 360: Heavenly Worship (2023)
Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 359: John's Apocalypse (2023)
As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening…
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Day 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2023)
Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 357: Truth and Love (2023)
Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn't just about feelings—it's about living in God's truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 356: God Is Love (2023)
Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference…
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Day 355: The Things of This World (2023)
Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into "the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life," we are called to surrender…
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Day 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2023)
Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God's Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons…
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Day 353: Sharing the Gospel (2023)
Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for…
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Day 352: Purified by Fire (2023)
As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter's powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our…
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Day 351: Draw Near to God (2023)
Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 350: Faith and Works (2023)
Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 349: Holy Indifference (2023)
Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of…
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Day 348: Rules for the New Life (2023)
Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2023)
Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the…
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Day 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2023)
Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from…
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Day 345: One in Christ (2023)
In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul's teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we…
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Day 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2023)
Fr. Mike recaps Paul's trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn…
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Day 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2023)
In Acts 22, Paul's testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 342: Generous Hearts (2023)
Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2023)
In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul's willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul's tender affection…
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Day 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2023)
Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul's interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each…
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Day 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2023)
Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ…
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Day 338: Death Defeated (2023)
As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just…
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Day 337: The Importance of Love (2023)
Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual…
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Day 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2023)
Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for…
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Day 335: Run the Race (2023)
As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2023)
Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2023)
Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious…
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Day 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2023)
Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more…
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Day 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2023)
In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion…
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Day 330: Saul's Conversion (2023)
Fr. Mike breaks down Saul's miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2023)
Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although…
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Day 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2023)
Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen's heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2023)
Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s…
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Day 326: Life in the Spirit (2023)
Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism…
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Day 325: Boldness in Faith (2023)
Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He…
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Day 324: The Name of Jesus (2023)
In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and…