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Back to SearchDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2023)
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 2 years, 1 month ago
Day 298: The Gift of Life (2023)
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…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Day 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2023)
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 2 years, 1 month ago
Day 296: Know Your Heart (2023)
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 2 years, 1 month ago
Day 295: Israel's Expectations (2023)
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 (2023)
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…
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Day 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2023)
Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, a…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Day 292: The Power of Words (2023)
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 without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. …
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Day 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2023)
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 battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable all…
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Day 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2023)
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 fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were no…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago