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

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Day 175: Knowledge of God (2026)

24.06.2026 • 00:27:20

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 ...

Day 174: The Prophet Hosea (2026)

23.06.2026 • 00:23:57

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,...

Day 173: Confidence in God (2026)

22.06.2026 • 00:24:40

Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a ...

Day 172: Uzziah's Pride (2026)

21.06.2026 • 00:17:47

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah's prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the ki...

Day 171: Elijah and Elisha (2026)

20.06.2026 • 00:24:18

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how k...

Day 170: Joash's Downfall (2026)

19.06.2026 • 00:21:36

Fr. Mike looks at Joash's downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who kee...

Day 169: Joash Is Crowned (2026)

18.06.2026 • 00:19:39

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah's death, Jehoiada's covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today's ...

Day 168: Wicked Kinds (2026)

17.06.2026 • 00:21:09

Today we read about Elijah's discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to "arise and eat" to strengthen him for the journey ahe...

Day 167: Viaticum (2026)

16.06.2026 • 00:27:58

Today we read about Elijah's discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to "arise and eat" to strengthen him for the journey ahe...

Day 166: Responding in Faith (2026)

15.06.2026 • 00:25:27

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who repeatedly responds to God's invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles ...