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Back to SearchDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2023)
Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah's visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triump…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Day 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2023)
Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some cont…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Day 267: Indifference and Apathy (2023)
Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites' return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we se…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Introduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023
Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites' return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Day 266: Son of the Father (2023)
As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ's passion, explaining the meaning of "Barabbas", the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains th…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Day 265: Sins of Omission (2023)
Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also remin…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Day 264: Preaching Without Practice (2023)
Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God's Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Day 263: The Father's Generosity (2023)
Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are bl…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Day 262: Miracle Worker (2023)
As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today's readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Day 261: Ornate Souls (2023)
Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago