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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…
Episodes
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 232: Glory in Knowing God (2022)
Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2022)
Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God's people are scattered…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 230: A New Heart (2022)
Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites' hearts from today's readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 229: Shepherds of Israel (2022)
Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 228: The Watchman's Duty (2022)
Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God's watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses…
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Day 227: The Towering Cedar (2022)
Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel's flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar…
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Day 226: Unfaithful Israel (2022)
In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also…
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Day 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2022)
Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God's. He also…
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Day 224: The Weeping Prophet (2022)
Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 223: Responding Well (2022)
Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2022)
Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also…
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Day 221: Walking with Wise Men (2022)
Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2022)
Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance…
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Day 219: Separation from God (2022)
Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God's part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He…
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Day 218: Each Will Be Judged (2022)
Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath…
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Day 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2022)
Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 216: The Suffering Servant (2022)
Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord's suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 215: False Prophets (2022)
Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel's warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2022)
Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah's prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God's promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the…
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Day 213: The Redeemer (2022)
Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel's redeemer despite their disobedience. We…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 212: God's Instrument (2022)
Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not…
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Day 211: Called by Name (2022)
Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he…
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Day 210: Speaking God's Word (2022)
Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from…
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Day 209: God Comforts His People (2022)
Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of…
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Day 208: The Futility of Idols (2022)
Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 207: The Lord Will Come (2022)
Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread…
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Day 206: The Book of Baruch (2022)
Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah's warning against complacency and how God's justice applies to everyone, even…
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Day 205: Promise to Zion (2022)
Fr. Mike breaks down God's incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into…
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Day 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2022)
As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry…
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Day 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2022)
Fr. Mike points out God's remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don't see…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 202: God's Judgment (2022)
As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God's judgment will always be…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2022)
Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We…
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Day 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2022)
Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord's plan. We have a God who…
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Day 199: Times for War (2022)
Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God's plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to…
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Day 198: The Day of the Lord (2022)
Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer…
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Day 197: Woe and Consolation (2022)
Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and…
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Day 196: Destruction of Israel (2022)
Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out…
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Day 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2022)
Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah's love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs…
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Day 194: Holy Is the Lord (2022)
Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of…
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Day 193: The Book of Tobit (2022)
Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2022)
Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah's ministry to Judah…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 191: The Babylonian Exile (2022)
As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the…
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Day 190: Judah Is Overrun (2022)
As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon's conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 189: Follow the Lord (2022)
Fr. Mike explains why it's important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 188: The Book of the Law (2022)
Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God…
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Day 187: Praying for Time (2022)
Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah's prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this…
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Day 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2022)
Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his…
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Day 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2022)
Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah's faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read…
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Day 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2022)
Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah's righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the…
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Introduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022
Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its…
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Day 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2022)
Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations…
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Day 182: The Inescapable God (2022)
Congratulations, you've made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about King Ahaz's unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are…
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Day 181: Jonah and the Whale (2022)
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. For…
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Day 180: Giving Time to God (2022)
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…
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Day 179: Blinded by Comfort (2022)
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…
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Day 178: Called Back (2022)
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…
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Day 177: Return, O Israel (2022)
Fr. Mike shortly touches on David's honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through…
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Day 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2022)
Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us…
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Day 175: Knowledge of God (2022)
Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by…
- The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 174: The Prophet Hosea (2022)
Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God's words, but to…