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Day 141: The Life of David (2024)
Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David's mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David c…
2 years ago
Day 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2024)
Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David's prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There's something so moving about David's gratitu…
2 years ago
Day 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2024)
In today's readings, Fr. Mike highlights David's humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship af…
2 years ago
Day 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2024)
Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves…
2 years ago
Day 137: David Mourns Absalom (2024)
In today's readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David's son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicl…
2 years ago
Day 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2024)
Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the …
2 years ago
Day 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2024)
Fr. Mike explains the events of today's readings, breaking down Hushai's advice to Absalom, David's warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of c…
2 years ago
Day 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2024)
Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him "what's the next step?" In today's readings w…
2 years ago
Day 133: Persevering in Trust (2024)
Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, …
2 years ago
Day 132: David and Absalom (2024)
Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men's part. God forgives us no mat…
2 years ago