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Day 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2025)
Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar's martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar's courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Day 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2025)
Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Jud…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Day 301: Rising Again (2025)
As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us t…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Day 300: Conversion of Heart (2025)
Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens…
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Day 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2025)
Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees a…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Day 298: The Gift of Life (2025)
Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, wh…
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Day 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2025)
As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The reading…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Day 296: Know Your Heart (2025)
As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Day 295: Israel's Expectations (2025)
Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should ha…
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Day 294: Judea Gains Independence (2025)
In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces th…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago