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Day 294: Judea Gains Independence (2024)
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…
1 year, 7 months ago
Day 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2024)
Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucia…
1 year, 7 months ago
Day 292: The Power of Words (2024)
As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events with…
1 year, 7 months ago
Day 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2024)
Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan's new role as high priest, Demetrius' defeat in b…
1 year, 7 months ago
Day 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2024)
Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus' last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan's victory involved f…
1 year, 7 months ago
Day 289: Wise Influences (2024)
Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphas…
1 year, 7 months ago
Day 288: Battling Against Gossip (2024)
Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom,…
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Day 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2024)
Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that childr…
1 year, 7 months ago
Day 286: The Battle to Choose God (2024)
Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong t…
1 year, 7 months ago
Day 285: Story of Hanukkah (2024)
In today's reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points ou…
1 year, 7 months ago