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Back to SearchDay 168: Wicked Kings (2023)
Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today's readings are 1 …
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Day 167: Viaticum (2023)
Today we read about Elijah's discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to "arise and eat" to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Day 166: Responding in Faith (2023)
Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God's invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5.
For the comple…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Day 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2023)
Fr. Mike connects today's reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul's Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Day 164: Tearing Down Idols (2023)
Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we've built up in our own liv…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Day 163: Faith Over Success (2023)
Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo'am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel's leaders. To…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Day 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2023)
Fr. Mike explains why it's better to seek counsel from those who don't necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of J…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Introduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023
Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon's alliances with …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Day 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2023)
Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to retu…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Day 160: Jesus Warns the People (2023)
Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus' warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark's Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus' behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve a…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago