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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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Ascension

In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way. Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins. For each period in the timeline, Jeff will join Fr. Mike for a special episode that will help you understand the context of each reading. With this podcast, you won’t just read the Bible in a year … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces of the Bible fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today! Listen and… Read the ENTIRE Bible Feel more confident about your understanding of Scripture Experience the transformative power of God’s Word in your daily life Start seeing the world through the lens of Scripture Each 20-25 minute episode includes: Two to three scripture readings A reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz A guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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Day 296: Know Your Heart (2024)

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 know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

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Day 295: Israel's Expectations (2024)

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 happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

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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. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today's readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

20 Oct 2024

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20:43

20 Oct 2024

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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 crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today's readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

19 Oct 2024

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25:23

19 Oct 2024

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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 without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today's readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

18 Oct 2024

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18 Oct 2024

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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 battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

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26:43

17 Oct 2024

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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 fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God's laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today's readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

16 Oct 2024

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24:26

16 Oct 2024

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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 emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

15 Oct 2024

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25:04

15 Oct 2024

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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, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

14 Oct 2024

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14 Oct 2024

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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 children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

13 Oct 2024

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28:11

13 Oct 2024

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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 to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

12 Oct 2024

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26:50

12 Oct 2024

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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 out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

11 Oct 2024

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27:54

11 Oct 2024

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Day 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2024)

Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid "deserted places"—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 Maccabees 3, Sirach 7-9, and Proverbs 22:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

10 Oct 2024

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26:36

10 Oct 2024

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Day 283: Mattathias Attacks (2024)

Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias' zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God's laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today's readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

09 Oct 2024

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25:41

09 Oct 2024

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Day 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2024)

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

08 Oct 2024

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08 Oct 2024

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Introduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)

Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of this period, highlighting the zealous response of the Maccabean family, the celebration of Hanukkah, and the heroic martyrdom of Jews who would not betray their religious identity in the midst of persecution. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

08 Oct 2024

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32:03

08 Oct 2024

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Day 281: Good and Evil (2024)

Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

07 Oct 2024

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26:45

07 Oct 2024

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Day 280: The People of the Covenant (2024)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

06 Oct 2024

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22:59

06 Oct 2024

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Day 279: Blessings and Burdens (2024)

Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today’s chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. [Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)] (https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension) ... Read more

05 Oct 2024

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19:30

05 Oct 2024

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Day 296: Know Your Heart (2024)

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Day 295: Israel's Expectations (2024)

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Day 294: Judea Gains Independence (2024)

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Day 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2024)

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Day 292: The Power of Words (2024)

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Day 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2024)

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Day 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2024)

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Day 289: Wise Influences (2024)

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Day 288: Battling Against Gossip (2024)

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Day 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2024)

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Day 286: The Battle to Choose God (2024)

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Day 285: Story of Hanukkah (2024)

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Day 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2024)

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Day 283: Mattathias Attacks (2024)

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Day 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2024)

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Introduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)

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Day 281: Good and Evil (2024)

#1062

Day 280: The People of the Covenant (2024)

#1061

Day 279: Blessings and Burdens (2024)